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VP Internal Audit

PENNYMAC
Westlake Village, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2026
PENNYMAC

Pennymac (NYSE: PFSI) is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform and integrated business focused on the production and servicing of U.S. mortgage loans and the management of investments related to the U.S. mortgage market.

At Pennymac, our people are the foundation of our success and at the heart of our dynamic work culture. Together, we work towards a unified goal of helping millions of Americans achieve aspirations of homeownership through the complete mortgage journey.

A Typical Day

The Vice President Internal Audit contributes to the definition, administration and maintenance of policies, programs, and processes to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of internal controls to mitigate risk and promote compliance with financial reporting, GSE, and regulatory requirements.

As The VP Internal Audit, You Will

  • Participate in the development and administration a 3-year rotational Internal Audit Plan
  • Establish direction and focus of major audits
  • Anticipate and provide solutions to the most complex findings/issues
  • Define and evolve structure of reporting to meet internal and external requirements
  • Work with business managers to administer ad hoc audits in accordance with company priorities
  • Work with line managers to monitor recommendations and remediation
  • Serve as liaison with external auditors
  • Strategic Planning:
    • Contribute to the development of business unit goals and action plans to anticipate and support the needs of a growth-oriented company
    • Provide consultation on audit topics
  • Governance:
    • Maintain an informed perspective on organizational risks for influence of audit schedule, focus and remediation activities
    • Report to the CFO, CEO or Board Audit Committee(s) regarding performance relative to the approved Internal Audit Plan and other matters
    • Work with senior management to develop Policies and Procedures
    • Maintain and publish status and exception management reporting
  • Other:
    • Allocate and coordinate resources and manage HR-related issues within the department
    • Provides training and guidance to team members
    • Completes special assignments necessary to support business strategy
    • Demonstrates behaviors which are aligned with the organization’s desired culture and values (ethics, trust, empathy, excellence, partnership, innovation)
    • Fulfill on role-base compliance, personal skill and professional development requirements
    • Adhere to company code of conduct and policies and procedure
What You’ll Bring

  • CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred
  • 10 years of industry experience
  • In-depth knowledge of the firm’s products and the investment management industry
  • Broad understanding of technology’s strategic role and impact
  • Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field’s concepts, practices & procedures
  • Relies on extensive experience & judgment to plan and accomplish goals
  • General computer skills; including use of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Project or Program Management professional
  • Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; conceptualizes solutions
  • Communication - Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of leadership and think in a strategic manner. Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts meetings. Capable or representing and presenting all aspects of the business to investors and the senior leadership of the company
  • Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions
  • Leadership - Establishes credibility and displays self confidence that earns organizational trust. Ability to lead multiple teams simultaneously and change priorities as needed to meet business demands
  • Task Management - Demonstrates ability to advance multiple priority assignments concurrently and within established deadlines
  • Teamwork - Competent at working in partnership with team members to deliver expected results
  • Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities, use time efficiently and develops realistic action plans
  • Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

Why You Should Join

As one of the top mortgage lenders in the country, Pennymac has helped over 4 million lifetime homeowners achieve and sustain their aspirations of home. Our vision is to be the most trusted partner for home. Together, 4,000 Pennymac team members across the country are guided by our core values: to be Accountable, Reliable and Ethical in all that we do. Pennymac is committed to conducting a business that makes positive contributions and promotes long-term sustainable growth and to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported.

Benefits That Bring It Home: Whether you're looking for flexible benefits for today, setting up short-term goals for tomorrow, or planning for long-term success and retirement, Pennymac's benefits have you covered. Some key benefits include:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, illness, and parental leave
  • Wellness Programs, Employee Recognition Programs, and onsite gyms and cafe style dining (select locations)
  • Retirement benefits, life insurance, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement
  • Philanthropy Programs including matching gifts, volunteer grants, charitable grants and corporate sponsorships

To learn more about our benefits visit: https://pennymacnews.page.link/benefits

For residents with state required benefit information, additional information can be found at: https://www.pennymac.com/additional-benefits-information

Compensation: Individual salary may vary based on multiple factors including specific role, geographic location / market data, and skills and experience as defined below:

  • Lower in range - Building skills and experience in the role
  • Mid-range - Experience and skills align with proficiency in the role
  • Higher in range - Experience and skills add value above typical requirements of the role

Some roles may be eligible for performance-based compensation and/or stock-based incentives awarded to employees based on company and individual performance.

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