Lead Auditor

OneMain Financial; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

OneMain Financial’s Internal Audit team seeks a Lead Auditor to steer audits from planning through reporting, guiding staff, and engaging with business leaders to assess risk and strengthen controls. You will leverage AI tools and data analytics to enhance testing and deliver actionable recommendations.

You will develop risk and control matrices, mentor auditors, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive effective risk management across credit cards, auto financing, and financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience leading teams and audit engagements from planning to reporting and issue follow-up.
• Ability to lead in a highly collaborative environment with strong follow-through.
• Experience evaluating control design and operating effectiveness; document risk and controls.
• Proven project management skills to manage priorities and resolve roadblocks.
• Strong written and verbal communication; present issues to senior management.
• Experience with audit management software; TeamMate+ experience is a plus.
• Ability to use technology and data analytics in audit planning and testing.
• Commitment to ongoing professional education and industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal audits by following department methodology, quality standards, and timelines.
• Evaluate key business risks and the design and operating effectiveness of controls to focus audit coverage.
• Plan and coordinate research, walkthroughs, testing, meetings, and milestones in TeamMate+.
• Develop a deep understanding of business operations through continuous education and industry trends.
• Lead development of risk and control matrices and ensure documentation is complete and accurate.
• Assign and monitor testing, set expectations, and coach audit staff.
• Lead client and internal meetings and serve as the primary contact for audits.
• Identify and communicate issues with support from Audit Director and prepare reports.
• Use technology, AI, and data analytics to improve testing efficiency and coverage.
• Complete issue follow-up and support audit quality assessments.
• Collaborate with other control groups and mentor Senior Auditors.
• Provide advisory services to implement control improvements and mitigate risks.

Skills

Leadership

Data analytics

Team management

Communication

Project management

Audit testing

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

CIA/CPA/CISA CRCM

Tools

TeamMate+

Job description

Join a forward-thinking Internal Audit department where technology, data analytics, and professional curiosity drive meaningful business insights. At OneMain Financial, you will broaden your business acumen and professional development as the company expands its products into credit cards, auto financing, and financial wellness. As a Lead Auditor, you will lead audits from planning through reporting, guide audit staff, and engage directly with business leaders to evaluate risks, strengthen controls, and deliver practical recommendations. Bring your ideas, grow your leadership skills, and use AI tools to help advance how we audit and add value to the business.

In the Role

• Lead internal audits by following department methodology, quality standards, and established timelines.
• Evaluate key business risks and the design and operating effectiveness of controls to focus audit coverage.
• Plan and coordinate research, walkthroughs, testing, meetings, and milestones in TeamMate+.
• Develop a deep understanding of business operations through continuous business education, staying informed about industry trends and developments.
• Lead development of risk and control matrices and ensure audit documentation is complete, accurate, and consistent.
• Assign and monitor testing, set clear expectations, and coach audit team members throughout the engagement.
• Lead client and internal meetings and serve as the primary contact for assigned audits.
• Identify and communicate issues promptly with support from the Audit Director and prepare clear presentations and draft reports.
• Use technology, AI, and data analytics to improve testing effectiveness, efficiency, and risk coverage.
• Complete assigned issue follow-up and support audit quality assessments.
• Collaborate with other control groups, support advisory work, and mentor Senior Auditors across the department.
• Provide advisory services to the business based on audit findings and recommendations, assisting in the implementation of control improvements and risk mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Relevant work experience leading teams and audit engagements from planning and risk assessment through reporting and issue follow-up.
• Ability to lead and thrive in a highly collaborative environment with strong follow up and follow through.
• Ability to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness and develop risk and control documentation.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and resolve engagement roadblocks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present issues clearly to business and senior management.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation and clear communication of audit findings, empowering informed decision-making.
• Experience with audit management software; TeamMate+ experience is a plus
• Ability to use technology and data analytics in audit planning and testing.
• Commitment to ongoing professional education and development of business and industry knowledge.

Preferred

• MBA or other Master’s Degrees
• Relevant professional certification, such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or CRCM.
• Experience in financial services, consumer lending, or a regulated environment.
• Experience working across business, risk, compliance, and other control functions.