The Company
Common Securitization Solutions (CSS) is seeking an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to join our team of talented professionals. This is a full-time remote opportunity.
CSS built and operates the largest and most advanced mortgage securitization platform in the world, supporting the Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security (UMBS) of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Supporting 70% of the mortgage-backed securities in the market, CSS provides best-in-class single-family issuance, bond administration, disclosure, and tax services. We support a broad portfolio of products for our clients with full lifecycle management.
Our market-leading, cloud-based, end-to-end platform executes transactions on an extraordinary scale which has bolstered liquidity in the secondary mortgage market, one of the largest and most important financial markets in the world. Our unique approach to securitization combines the best minds in financial services with the know-how, flexibility, and innovation of leading technologists.
Job Information
This individual will work as part of the CSS Internal Audit function to provide independent, objective assurance of corporate function and operational processes. They will primarily execute and report on audit engagements and issue validation, prepare audit work papers, draft finding reports and liaise with management with regard to the design of, monitoring and improving CSS’s internal controls.
Key Job Functions
- Support the annual internal audit plan by completing audits efficiently, effectively, and within predetermined budgets in accordance with the annual audit plan.
- Execute internal audits of key company functions, processes, and control activities, in accordance with IIA professional and CSS IA standards through completion of walkthroughs, execution of engagement testing, substantive procedures, and other special reviews/consulting engagements for financial, operational, compliance, and/or integrated audit engagements.
- Communicate assigned tasks to engagement team leader in a manner that is clear and concise ensuring high quality of the deliverables.
- Provide verbal and written recommendations to management on process and internal controls improvements.
- Assist in the preparation of audit reports and help ensure audit findings and recommendations are factual, practical, and sustainable.
- Perform follow-ups on audit issues and management actions as well as validation of management’s remediation efforts.
- Assist in ongoing risk assessment activities, including quarterly and post engagement assessments of auditable entities.
- Collaborate and interact with CSS functions as directed.
- Maintain continuous professional development and education within the Internal Audit profession.
- Stay current on latest regulatory and industry developments, and trends within the IA profession.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, computer science-related or business-related fields.
- Certifications preferred: CIA, CPA, and/or CISA.
Minimum Experience
- Minimum 5 years of related work experience in Internal Audit, consulting and/or control testing function within Corporate Functions.
- Internal audit experience at a financial service, and/or FinTech organization a plus.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring employer sponsorship currently or in the future. CSS does not offer H-1B sponsorship for this position.
Specialized Knowledge & Skills
- Familiarity with Mortgage / Securitization market processes a plus.
- Familiarity with general IT controls.
- Knowledge of data analytic driven tools and techniques.
- Experience working in a highly regulated, dynamic environment undergoing change.
- Experience with testing controls related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Anti-Money Laundering; Fraud Management; Enterprise Risk Management; Third-Party Risk Management; Accounting Operations; Securitization Operations.
- Working knowledge/solid understanding of Financial, Regulatory, Operational and IT risks and controls.
- Solid time management and teamwork abilities, strong verbal and written communications and conflict resolution capabilities.
- Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively and confidently interact with management.
Employment
As a condition of employment with Common Securitization Solutions, any successful job applicant will be required to successfully complete a background investigation, which may also include a credit check for positions in some areas of our business.
Common Securitization Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.##LI-Remote