PenFed Credit Union · 1 month ago
Auditor Lead - Consumer, Mortgage & Commercial
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expPenFed Credit Union is hiring an Auditor Lead for their Consumer, Mortgage & Commercial division located in Tysons, Virginia. The Auditor Lead will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing internal audits, working closely with senior management to identify risks and improve processes while mentoring internal audit staff.
BankingCreditFinanceFinancial ServicesLending
Responsibilities
Plan, lead, and execute high-quality, timely, independent, and objective complex audits as assigned
Facilitate and perform the entire audit process from planning to reporting with efficiency and autonomy
Ensure completion of multiple ongoing audits by prioritizing tasks, delegating, monitoring progress, and anticipating and resolving conflicts and dependencies
Coordinate the work of a team of Auditors or perform as a sole assigned auditor to ensure the timely progression of the audit engagement
Analyze processes and assess the level of compliance with applicable procedures, adequacy of controls, efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and accuracy of reported information
Execute and/or lead multiple areas of complex test work during audit activities. Document key risks, controls, audit test procedures, test results, and audit conclusions
Prepare professional audit reports on observations identified in the course of audit work and collaborate with management to ensure understanding and develop effective remediation plans
Review the audit work performed by assigned team members following professional and departmental standards with emphasis on the sufficiency and appropriateness of audit evidence. Provide feedback, mentoring, and developmental coaching to team members when applicable
Proactively identify control weaknesses and opportunities for improvement and provide recommendations for remediation
Actively support follow-up on audit recommendations to ensure the actions taken remediate the reported conditions
Assist with identifying innovative approaches to assessing risk in PenFed operations and accomplishing essential audit tests including the use of data analytics
Develop internal business leader relationships to understand key initiatives within PenFed
Maintain knowledge and serve as a functional expert on risk assessment and internal control in a credit union environment
Assist with maintaining the department's professional relationship with senior leadership, external auditors, the NCUA, and other regulators
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field required
Minimum eight (8) years' experience in auditing in the financial services industry or financial regulatory environment required, including in mortgage and commercial lending, consumer banking, and/or payment systems controls
Knowledgeable with the Institute of Internal Auditors' International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
Proven analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present sensitive and complex findings to business management and influence change
Proven ability to lead audits start to finish, both independently and as the project lead directing and reviewing staff work
Proven ability to handle multiple projects at the same time
Related professional certification required (e.g., CIA, CPA, CFA, FRM, etc.)
Benefits
Robust medical, dental and vision plan options
Plenty of paid time off
401k with employer match
On-site fitness facilities at our larger locations
Company
PenFed Credit Union
PenFed Credit Union offers banking services, loans, mortgages, and credit cards to individuals and small businesses.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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$845.89M2025-09-22Debt Financing· $398.49M
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Leadership Team
Sarah Heintzman
Executive Vice President, CFO
Andrea McCarren
Senior Vice President & Chief Content Officer
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