# Finance Internal Audit Analyst

**Company:** [World Business Lenders, LLC](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/nsA2DtLTXP3vd9cubZCcqV.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Employment type:** Full-time

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## Description

**About World Business Lenders** [(www.wbl.com)](https://wbl.com/careers)

At World Business Lenders (WBL), we are dedicated to providing general-purpose, short-term commercial loans backed by real estate collateral for a diverse range of small and medium-sized businesses across the United States that may not have access to traditional funding options. We take pride in managing our loan portfolio as well as offering services for third-party loans, with a special emphasis on non-performing loan pools and REO management.

-   WBL is a U.S.-based company that embraces a **100% remote** work environment for candidates located in Turkey, Latin America, and India.
-   Our working hours are **9:00am-6:00pm Eastern Time**, from Monday to Friday.
-   The role requires an **excellent command of both oral and written** English.
-   **Please submit your resume in English.**

### **Overview**

-   Internal Audit Team Lead – Loan Operations, Post-Closing, and Compliance is responsible for leading audits across the lending lifecycle, post-closing operations, and compliance activities while ensuring effective risk management, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls. Reporting directly to the SVP of Internal Audit, this role oversees a dedicated pod of 4 Internal Audit Analysts.

### **About the Role**

-   WBL operates with a fully remote, multinational workforce. Typically, the work schedule is from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, though additional hours may be required based on business needs.
-   This role serves as a "hands-on" leader who seamlessly transitions between supervising the audit team and executing audit fieldwork. The Team Lead evaluates operational controls, compliance with lending policies, and post-closing activities. Additionally, the Team Lead is responsible for reviewing audit workpapers, testing, and reports, ensuring the consistent application of audit methodology and quality standards across the team.

**What Success Looks Like**

-   Audit engagements are completed on time and meet Internal Audit quality standards.
-   Internal Audit Analysts are effectively supervised, coached, and developed.
-   Audit workpapers, testing results, and reports are thoroughly reviewed and maintain high-quality standards.
-   Significant risks, control deficiencies, and compliance issues are identified and reported clearly to the SVP.
-   Remediation tracking and validation activities are successfully supported.

**Typical Day-to-Day**

-   Lead audits of loan origination, underwriting, servicing, collections processes, and post-closing activities.
-   Perform hands-on audit fieldwork, complex process walkthroughs, and control testing alongside the team.
-   Review analyst audit workpapers, testing results, and supporting evidence, providing actionable feedback.
-   Evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements, investor guidelines, and internal policies.
-   Support remediation tracking and validation activities.
-   Draft comprehensive audit reports detailing findings, root causes, and practical recommendations.
-   Monitor and track the status of audit findings, actively following up with management to ensure timely remediation.

**Key Objectives for This Role (Quarterly Focus)**

-   Ensure the timely and effective execution of the risk-based audit plan for the Loan Operations, Post-Closing, and Compliance pod.
-   Review quality assurance processes and identify improvement opportunities.
-   Identify operational, process, and credit-related risks.
-   Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing across the team.  
    

**What You'll Be Doing (Core Responsibilities)**

-   Supervise and develop 4 Internal Audit Analysts.
-   Review audit workpapers, testing, and reports to ensure consistent application of audit methodology and quality standards.
-   Evaluate operational controls and compliance with lending policies.
-   Assess post-closing activities and loan documentation controls.
-   Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to the team.
-   Communicate audit observations and recommendations clearly to the SVP of Internal Audit.
-   Draft, finalize, and present formal audit reports to the SVP and relevant business stakeholders.
-   Oversee the issue tracking process, conducting follow-up reviews to validate management's corrective actions and clear audit findings.

## Requirements

-   **Education**

-   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Auditing, or a related field.

-   **Required Experience**

-   6-8 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit.
-   Demonstrated willingness and ability to perform hands-on audit testing and fieldwork.
-   Experience supervising staff, reviewing workpapers, and managing multiple deadlines independently.

-   **Language Requirement**

-   English proficiency at C1 level (Advanced), with strong written and verbal communication skills.

-    **Certifications**

-   Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is required.

-   **Key Performance Measures**

-   Timely execution of audits, continuous monitoring activities, and special projects.
-   Accuracy and quality of audit testing, work papers, and supporting documentation reviewed.
-   Effective supervision and development of the internal audit team.
-   Quality, clarity, and timeliness of drafted audit reports, as well as the effective tracking and validation of audit findings.

-   **Remote Work Requirements**

-   Stable, reliable internet connection.
-   Professional and dedicated remote working environment.
-   Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a fully remote environment.  
      
    

-   **Preferred Background / Industry Experience**

-   Strong exposure to loan operations, post-closing, lending compliance, or complex financial environments is strongly preferred.
-   Additional professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), CISA, CRMA, or CFE are a strong plus.  
    

-   **Key Soft Skills**

-   Leadership: Ability to provide coaching, training, and performance feedback.
-   Accountability: Self-directed, dependable, and comfortable working independently in a remote setting.
-   Communication: Writes clearly and explains findings and required fixes professionally and concisely to the SVP.
-   Integrity and discretion: Handles confidential information with care and sound judgment.  
    

-   **Specific Technical Skills Needed**

-   Advanced knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment, and audit concepts.
-   Understanding of loan operations, post-closing, and compliance functions.
-   Familiarity with ERP, workflow management, and business applications such as LAPro, QuickBase, Monday.com, or similar platforms.
-   Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

## Benefits

-   💰 Compensation in USD.
-   🏖️ Paid Time Off (PTO).
-   🌍 Fully remote — work from wherever you do your best work!

### **Ready to Apply?**

_If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you - submit your CV in English and hit_ _**Apply!**_