About Figure

Figure is transforming the trillion dollar financial services industry using blockchain technology. 

In four short years, Figure has unveiled a series of fintech firsts using the Provenance blockchain for loan origination, equity management, private fund services, banking and payments sectors - bringing speed, efficiency and savings to both consumers and institutions. Today, Figure is one of less than a thousand companies considered a unicorn, globally.

Our mission requires us to have a creative, team-oriented, and supportive environment where everyone can do their absolute best. The team is composed of driven, innovative, collaborative, and curious people who love architecting ground-breaking technologies. We value individuals who bring an entrepreneurial mindset to every task and will embrace our culture of innovation. 

Every day at Figure is a journey in continuous learning yet a daily focus on getting work done that makes a difference. Join a team of proven leaders who have already created billions of dollars in value in the FinTech space!

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About the Role

We’re looking for an Internal Audit Director to build and execute the internal audit function at Figure. This role will own the internal audit program, with a specific focus on Figure’s lending, payments and marketplace operations. You’ll have the opportunity to build an internal audit program to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of Figure’s lending, payments and marketplace operations, including credit risk, governance, operations, compliance, and quality control. You’ll be provided independence, with a direct line of reporting to executive management, to ensure you can effectively assess Figure’s lending, payments and marketplace practices. Figure is seeking an energetic, self-motivated Director who can build and scale a program, while also executing the testing and audit responsibilities.

What You’ll Do

• Build Figure’s Internal Audit function across Figure’s lending, payments and marketplace operations
• Develop an Audit plan, policies, and procedures to govern the function
• Develop a risk assessment methodology to identify the operational areas and processes to be audited and the frequency of those audits.
• Conduct risk assessments annually to determine scopes and frequencies of reviews
• Build and maintain an audit schedule of at least 12 months
• Execute testing and audit responsibilities by reviewing items such as policies and procedures, processes, loan files, and systems, and interviewing key stakeholders in lending operations, risk, and compliance
• Effectively review and compile relevant, material findings and recommendations into concise audit reports
• Establish an Audit Committee with a regular reporting cadence of Audit findings
• Assess relevance of audit findings, potential exposures, materiality, improving or deteriorating trends, and demonstrate awareness of big picture issues
• Interpret business priorities, anticipate issues and obstacles, and apply to scope of role
• Deliver appropriate, succinct and organized information, tailoring communication style to audience
• Establish and maintain relationships with key business partners across departments

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• 10 years of experience in auditing, 10 years of experience in compliance, or 10 years of experience with regulatory examinations, or a combination
• At least 3 years of project management experience or at least 3 years of experience managing audit engagements
• At least 3 years of experience in the mortgage industry
• Professional certification such as Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
• Strong project-management skills, with a proven ability to coordinate across departments and functions
• Strong work ethic and hands-on approach, with the ability to build and scale programs and departments
• Ability to address challenging issues while remaining objective and independent
• Ability to build technical processes and work with Product to provide compliance related requirements
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of federal and state lending regulations including but not limited to TILA/Regulation Z, ECOA/Regulation B, RESPA, BSA/AML, GLBA and HMDA
• Ability to handle several projects at once while staying organized, detail oriented and diligent
• Strong communication skills - ability to articulate verbally and in writing, plans, processes, policies and issues to stakeholders
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and growth opportunities 
• Company quarterly performance based bonus
• Equity stock options package
• Employer funded comprehensive health, vision, dental insurance and wellness program for employees and their dependents
• Employer funded life and disability insurance coverage
• Company HSA, FSA, Dependent Care, 401k, and commuter benefits
• Up to 12 weeks paid family leave 
• In office, remote, and hybrid work location options
• Home office and technology stipend for those working outside of a traditional office more than 75% of the time
• Flexible time-off plan to empower employees to take the time off that they want and need
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Routine Team swag deliveries!

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