Head of Internal Audit

Lead is a fintech building banking infrastructure for embedded financial products and services. We operate an FDIC-insured bank headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. Additionally, we have offices in San Francisco, Sunnyvale, and New York City, where our technical, product, design, and legal teams operate.

We are built for a constantly evolving financial landscape, where new ventures and technological advancements emerge daily. Guided by a team of entrepreneurs and technologists with decades of experience navigating intricate banking and payments regulations, Lead blends regulatory and technological expertise to help our fintech partners scale their operations with compliance and creativity.

Simply put, Lead offers the essential attributes that every fintech seeks in a partner bank. First, unparalleled technical expertise from a distinguished team of developers with an extensive understanding of the banking and payments systems. Second, oversight expertise, automated compliance systems, and bespoke program management to navigate the ever shifting regulatory landscape. Finally, a commitment to transparency and operational rigor to ensure everyone’s money does what it’s supposed to do. 

As a Community Bank, we provide personalized banking services and solutions to support the businesses, individuals, and charitable organizations of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, both in branch and online. We are committed to fostering strong relationships, supporting local economic growth, and we believe in the power of being an integral part of the community we serve.

Role Description: The Head of Internal Audit will be responsible for managing the internal audit function of the bank to monitor and verify the adequacy, effectiveness and correct operation of the bank’s internal controls. The Head of Internal Audit will work cross-functionally to prepare and implement a risk-based audit plan, coordinate the staffing of audits across internal auditors and external professionals, and provide reporting on audit results and findings as well as required remediations to the bank’s Audit Committee. This person will be an internal champion for governance best practices, and with a solid understanding of the bank’s strategy and product offerings, they will ensure that internal audit is aligned with the strategic goals of the bank.

In this role you will:

• Lead the preparation and execution of the annual audit risk assessment process, including cross-functional collaboration across the organization to evaluate and assess existing and emerging risks alongside the internal control environment
• Develop and oversee the execution of the bank’s audit program to address risks identified in the audit risk assessment, including: (i) Assignment of internal audits to internal staff and external auditors, (ii) Coordination of audit timelines and communications with internal bank auditees, and (iii) Tracking audit results and required remediation plans.
• Manage RFP processes for engagement of external professionals, including alignment with internal subject matter experts on candidates and scopes, as well as solicitation of feedback post-audits
• Coordinate and oversee the FDICIA control testing program, including: (i) Engagement and management of external firm to assist internal team in testing program, in coordination with the CFO and external financial auditors, and (ii) Internal training of bank staff on FDICIA requirements / culture of controls
• Prepare and present status reports and audit results/findings to senior management and Board Audit Committee
• Develop and/or refine internal audit policies and procedures
• Manage the internal audit team, including the coordination of audit assignments, ongoing training and development, and performance assessments
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as an auditor
• 5+ years of experience managing teams and/or complex projects
• 3+ years of financial services experience preferred
• At least one of the following certifications: CPA, CIA, CISA or CFIRS
• Proficiency in Google Suite
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
• Strong judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and ability to synthesize complex risk analysis and data-driven metrics for stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organizational and team management skills, with experience in managing multiple time-sensitive and cross-functional projects simultaneously 

What we offer:

• At Lead, we design our benefits to support company culture and principles, to foster an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to create the conditions for our team to give their best in both work and life
• Competitive compensation based on experience, geographic location, and role
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k Matching, and other wellness benefits, including FSA, HSA and HRA
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible vacation policy, including PTO and paid holidays
• A fun and challenging team environment in a dynamic industry with ample opportunities for career growth 

*Lead Bank is proud to have an inclusive culture committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

*Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

*Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

**Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on geographical market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Zone 1: $208,000 - $260,000 (SF/Bay Area, NYC, Seattle, LA)

Zone 2: $183,000 - $230,000 (Austin, Boston, Chicago, Denver, San Diego, DC)

Zone 3: $161,000 - $195,000 (Other US Metros)