Associate Internal Auditor

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:

Lead Bank is seeking a Staff Internal Auditor to join our growing Internal Audit team. The Staff Internal Auditor will perform operations, financial, and compliance related audits or reviews, actively identifying opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve operating efficiencies. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to develop their audit skills in a dynamic fintech banking environment with significant exposure to diverse business processes and strong mentorship opportunities. This role will report into the Internal Audit Manager.

In this role you will:

• Carry out the vision and mission of Internal Audit to enhance and protect organizational value

• Support risk-based operational, financial and compliance audits and consulting reviews under the guidance of senior team members

• Perform audit procedures including planning, fieldwork, documentation, and follow-up activities related to assessing design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting

• Evaluate compliance with established policies, procedures, laws and regulations

• Identify audit issues and root causes, and contribute to recommendations for improved internal controls and business processes

• Prepare clear and concise audit observations and workpapers for review by senior audit staff

• Support the development and implementation of corrective action plans

• Participate in walkthroughs with process owners and management to understand control environments

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required

• 1-3 years of internal audit, external audit, or related experience

• CIA, CPA, or other professional designation (or willingness to obtain certification within 24 months)

• Are curious, have humility, are open to learning and approach your work with a growth mindset

• Thrive working in a fluid environment with high autonomy

• Display strong communication skills and eagerness to learn from more experienced team members

• Have strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to make judgements with the information provided

• Comfortable learning and responsibly using emerging technologies, including AI tools, to support audit work while understanding the importance of human judgment, verification, and knowing when to seek guidance from senior team members

• Proficient using spreadsheet, slide, and flowcharting tools

• Preferred: Banking, financial services, or fintech industry experience

• Preferred: Operational audit experience

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.

Zone 1: $101,000 - $119,000 (SF/Bay Area, NYC, Seattle)

Zone 2: $84,000 - $99,000 (Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin, Denver, Boston, Washington DC, San Diego, Philadelphia, Portland, Sacramento, Miami)

Zone 3: $65,000 - $86,000 (Other US Metros)

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