Senior Internal Audit

Axos Bank

Target Range:

$71,000.00/Yr. - $115,000.00/Yr.

Actual starting pay will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographic location, experience, skills, specialty, and education.

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Cash Bonus Target: 5%

Eligible for an Annual Discretionary Restricted Stock Units Bonus Target: 5%

These discretionary target bonuses may be awarded semi-annually based upon your achievement of performance goals and targets.

About This Job

The Senior Internal Auditor role is designed for professionals ready to take ownership of audit work, apply professional judgment, and influence risk discussions across the organization. Seniors play a key role in executing audits, mentoring junior staff, and partnering with management.This position is well-suited for auditors who want exposure to complex banking risks, increased visibility with senior leaders, and opportunities to grow into leadership roles — particularly those passionate about leveraging data, AI, and software solutions to modernize audit practices.

Responsibilities:

• Lead operational audits from planning through reporting, with a focus on technology-driven risk areas
• Perform risk assessments and identify key controls and testing strategies, utilizing data modeling and analytics to enhance risk coverage
• Review Staff Auditor work and provide coaching and feedback
• Evaluate control effectiveness across business processes using AI-assisted testing and data analysis techniques
• Draft concise, impactful audit observations and reports for management
• Support regulatory examinations and Audit Committee materials
• Partner with business stakeholders to discuss risks, root causes, and remediation
• Lead the application of data analytics, AI-enabled tools, and audit software to improve audit coverage and insight
• Champion the adoption of emerging audit technologies and contribute to methodology innovation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field​​; degrees in Computer Science, Data Science, or related technology fields also welcomed
• 3–6 years of experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk, or controls
• Demonstrated experience applying data analytics, software tools, or automation in an audit or risk context
• Strong understanding of audit methodology and risk-based auditing​
• Ability to independently assess risks and challenge management constructively
• Strong written communication skills for audit documentation and reporting
• Proficiency in data analysis tools; demonstrated ability to apply or scale AI-enabled audit technologies
• Comfort with interpreting data models, statistical outputs, or automated testing results
• Active pursuit of CPA, CIA, CISA, or technology-focused certifications preferred

Axos Employee Benefits May Include:

About Axos

Born digital-first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We’re a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology-driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers.

Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX).

Learn more about working at Axos

Pre-Employment Background Check and Drug Test:

All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre-employment drug screening, which includes screening for marijuana. Axos Bank is a federally regulated banking institution. At the federal level, marijuana is an illegal schedule 1 drug; therefore, we will not employ any person who tests positive for marijuana, regardless of state legalization.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Functions and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

E-Verify and Right to Work Notices

Axos participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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