Senior Internal Audit Manager: Risk & Controls

Lead; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants and cash bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k

Paid parental leave

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

Lead Bank is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to drive our risk-based audit program. You will lead audits from scoping through reporting, coach staff, and collaborate with management to ensure timely remediation.

This role reports to the Head of Internal Audit and requires strong judgment, regulatory knowledge, and clear communication with executives. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sunnyvale or SF, you will manage insourced and co-sourced teams and ensure audits meet quality standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance required.
• 5+ years of experience in internal audit and banking/financial services or related field; fintech/regulatory experience preferred.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification(s) required.
• Experience leading audits, supervising auditors, and partnering with senior management.
• Strong knowledge of risk assessment, internal control evaluation, audit methodology, and regulatory expectations.
• Strong judgment, analytical skills, and ability to challenge stakeholders respectfully.
• Excellent communication skills to explain risks to executives and directors.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple audits simultaneously.
• Self-starter, engaged, proactive.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and refresh of audit risk assessment and plan.
• Perform independent audits and assessments of controls and regulatory compliance.
• Manage audits from scoping to reporting and ensure remediation actions.
• Coach and supervise audit staff and coordinate resources.
• Prepare updates for senior management and Audit Committee.
• Ensure use of approved tools and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Auditing

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance

CPA/CIA/CISA certification

Tools

Asana

Google-native tools

Job description

Lead Bank is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to drive our risk-based audit program. You will lead audits from scoping through reporting, coach staff, and collaborate with management to ensure timely remediation.

This role reports to the Head of Internal Audit and requires strong judgment, regulatory knowledge, and clear communication with executives. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Sunnyvale or SF, you will manage insourced and co-sourced teams and ensure audits meet quality standards