AVP, Internal Audit (Hiring Immediately)

AVP, Internal Audit

The AVP, Internal Audit role is a leadership position responsible for executing high-impact audits, influencing audit strategy, and developing audit talent. This role is a key driver of technology-forward audit innovation, helping Axos Bank harness AI, data modeling, and advanced analytics to elevate audit quality and efficiency. This role partners closely with senior management, regulators, and the Audit Committee and helps shape how key risks are identified, evaluated, and communicated.

This position is ideal for experienced auditors who want to balance hands-on execution with leadership, strategy, and mentorship in a modern banking environment especially those eager to lead the integration of AI and data-driven methodologies into audit practices.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, scope, and execute complex audits included in the annual risk-based audit plan, with emphasis on technology and data
• Lead audit fieldwork, ensuring conclusions are well-supported and clearly documented
• Write high-quality audit reports and present results to management and the Audit Committee
• Oversee the design and execution of data-driven audit testing strategies, including automated controls testing and continuous monitoring
• Serve as a liaison during regulatory examinations
• Conduct special reviews and investigations at the request of senior leadership
• Train, coach, and develop audit staff with a focus on building data literacy and AI fluency across the team
• Drive the adoption of AI-enabled analytics, audit automation platforms, and data modeling tools to advance the Internal Audit function
• Evaluate emerging technology risks (e.g., AI/ML model risk, cybersecurity, digital platforms) and integrate them into the audit plan

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; advanced degrees or coursework in Information Systems, Data Science, or Computer Science a strong plus
• Experience executing and overseeing audits in a regulated or complex environment
• Demonstrated experience leading audit engagements and mentoring staff
• Proven track record leveraging data analytics, software tools, or AI-enabled technologies in an audit or risk context
• 4+ years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, or finance
• Strong risk assessment, scoping, and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly to senior stakeholders
• Strong judgment, ownership mindset, and leadership presence
• Deep experience leveraging data analytics tools hands-on familiarity with AI-driven audit platforms and data modeling techniques
• Ability to evaluate AI/ML model risk and integrate technology risk into audit strategy
• CPA, CIA, CISA or technology-related certifications (e.g., CDPSE, CRISC) highly valued
• Banking or financial services experience
• Regulatory exam interaction experience
• Familiarity with audit automation platforms, advanced analytics, or AI-driven risk assessment
• Experience auditing AI/ML systems, data governance frameworks, or software development processes
• Background in or exposure to model risk management, cybersecurity auditing, or digital product risk