Senior Internal Audit

About the role

The Senior Internal Auditor role at Axos Bank is designed for professionals looking to lead audits, mentor junior staff, and partner with management on complex banking risks. This position offers exposure to advanced audit practices, including the application of data analytics, AI, and software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational audits from planning through reporting, focusing on technology-driven risk areas
• Conduct risk assessments and identify key controls and testing strategies, using data modeling and analytics
• Review Staff Auditor work and provide coaching and feedback
• Evaluate control effectiveness across business processes using AI-assisted testing and data analysis techniques
• Draft concise, impactful audit observations and reports for management
• Support regulatory examinations and Audit Committee materials
• Partner with business stakeholders to discuss risks, root causes, and remediation
• Lead the application of data analytics, AI-enabled tools, and audit software to improve audit coverage and insight
• Champion the adoption of emerging audit technologies and contribute to methodology innovation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related fields; degrees in Computer Science, Data Science, or related technology fields also welcome
• 3–6 years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk, or controls
• Demonstrated experience applying data analytics, software tools, or automation in an audit or risk context
• Strong understanding of audit methodology and risk-based auditing
• Strong written communication skills for audit documentation and reporting
• Proficiency in data analysis tools; demonstrated ability to apply or scale AI-enabled audit technologies
• Comfort with interpreting data models, statistical outputs, or automated testing results
• Active pursuit of CPA, CIA, CISA, or technology-focused certifications preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave, 3 weeks’ Vacation, and Holidays (about 11 a year)
• HSA or FSA account and other voluntary benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match Program and 529 Savings Plan
• Employee Mortgage Loan Program and free access to an Axos Bank Account with Self-Directed Trading

About Axos

Axos Bank is a digitally-driven financial institution offering tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to manage their money conveniently. As an Equal Opportunity employer, Axos is committed to providing fair employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without discrimination based on race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status. The bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program and requires candidates to pass a credit check, criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screening.