VP of Internal Audit

About the role

The VP of Internal Audit will lead the internal audit and quality control function for a regulated financial services firm in the United States. This senior leadership position combines strategic oversight with hands‑on management of audit planning, execution, and remediation.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a multi‑year, risk‑based internal audit plan aligned with business priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee audit execution across operational, financial, compliance, and quality‑control domains, including planning, testing, fieldwork, and evidence validation.
• Lead onshore and offshore audit teams, managing workload distribution, performance, and efficiency.
• Produce high‑impact audit reports for executive leadership and Audit Committees, highlighting findings and actionable recommendations.
• Track remediation efforts to ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
• Serve as primary liaison during regulatory examinations and coordinate with external auditors and third‑party reviewers.
• Conduct special reviews, ad‑hoc investigations, and risk assessments as requested by senior leadership.
• Provide strategic guidance on internal controls, process improvements, and risk mitigation for Non‑QM wholesale mortgage operations.

Required profile

• 8‑10+ years of experience in auditing, internal controls, compliance, or financial services.
• Prior leadership responsibility in mortgage lending or wholesale mortgage environments.
• Strong expertise in Non‑QM mortgage products, wholesale lending operations, and quality‑control standards.
• Proven track record of leading internal audit or QC teams, including management of distributed onshore and offshore resources.

Required skills