Director, Affirm Bank Internal Audit

Affirm

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Remote US Posted 31 days ago $245,000–$325,000 / year
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TL;DR

The Director of Affirm Bank Internal Audit will lead the establishment and oversight of a comprehensive internal audit function for an Industrial Loan Company (ILC), reporting directly to the Audit Committee. This senior role involves developing and executing a risk-based audit program, ensuring compliance with FDIC and state regulatory requirements, and collaborating closely with Risk, Compliance, Operations, and Finance teams. Key responsibilities include creating audit infrastructure during the de novo phase, conducting audits across functional areas, and providing strategic advisory on risk management and internal controls. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in regulated banking environments, expertise in lending-sponsorship banking, and a deep understanding of FDIC examination processes. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills are essential for this role that demands both technical audit proficiency and practical business insight.

Skills

FDIC ILC Audit Committee Risk Management Internal Controls Regulatory Compliance Lending Sponsorship Banking Consumer Deposits IT Systems KPIs Board Reporting External Auditors Vendor Onboarding Readiness Assessments Strategic Thinking Control Gaps Identification Operational Improvements

What you'll do

  • Establish and maintain a comprehensive, risk-based internal audit program.
  • Develop the annual audit plan based on risk assessments and business conditions.
  • Oversee documentation and follow-up of audit findings for timely resolution.
  • Serve as liaison with external auditors and regulators to coordinate responses.
  • Lead design and documentation of Internal Audit framework during de novo phase.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 10 years of internal audit, risk management, or control experience in a regulated banking environment.
  • Proven experience establishing or leading an internal audit program for an FDIC-supervised institution.
  • Strong understanding of lending-sponsorship banking and consumer deposits with relevant industry experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of FDIC examination processes and interagency audit guidance.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess risk, communicate effectively at senior levels, and deliver practical audit insights.
  • Experience managing internal and co-sourced audit relationships while maintaining independence and objectivity.

Market check

Salary context

This $245,000–$325,000 range sits above 89% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$152,000–$222,000

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$137,709–$241,875

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 239 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Affirm

Affirm is a buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) financial technology company that offers point-of-sale installment loans to consumers, allowing them to split purchases into fixed monthly payments with transparent terms. Industry: Financial Technology & Consumer Lending

Affirm currently has 57 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $190,000–$240,000 across 56 roles with salary data.

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