Intermediate Compliance Auditor

Summary:

Completion of regulatory compliance audit plans support Clayton's mission and vision by providing assurance and advice to internal and external stakeholders regarding the design and operational effectiveness of business processes, internal controls, compliance management system, and overall compliance risk management.

The intermediate compliance auditor is responsible for work on audit projects which contribute to the completion of the annual audit plan, focused on customer experience, the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, and overall compliance management system.

Job duties and responsibilities:

• Serve as a participating auditor or auditor-in-charge for moderately difficult and sometimes complex audit assignments across Clayton's mortgage subsidiaries by:

• Planning, scoping, and executing custom audit programs on time and on budget under the supervision of a manager or project lead;

• Communicating progress, issues, and opportunities for improvement to the project team and business partners on a timely basis;

• Collaborating with management to co-develop appropriate recommendations and action plans to address opportunities for improvement;

• Conducting follow-up testing on corrective action for previously identified opportunities for improvement;

• Identifying opportunities to conduct analytical reviews to identify risk and automate test plans; and

• Assisting with aspects of the annual and ongoing risk assessments to support the development and maintenance of the audit plan.

• Serve as an advisor to management on compliance projects by:

• Developing a solid understanding of mortgage compliance regulations, the regulatory environment, and business strategies for internal business partners; and

• Communicating with and educating business partners on the importance of controls and an effective compliance management system.

• Participates in training and mentoring of new and junior team members:

• May provide feedback on a project basis by reviewing audit work and providing feedback to project leadership.

• Nurture relationships with business partners at the manager and staff levels.

• Completes training to improve audit skills and make progress toward or maintain professional certifications.

• Perform other duties as assigned including management special requests.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, business, or equivalent experience.

• 2-4 years of related work experience in mortgage compliance, banking, or financial services auditing.

• Progress toward CIA, CPA, or other audit-related certifications a plus.

• Working knowledge of mortgage-related compliance regulations preferred;

• Proficient in Microsoft O365 Applications including, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;

• Experience with Audit Management applications such as AuditBoard, a plus;

• Basic knowledge or desire to learn analytics tools such as Tableau, PowerBi, Alteryx, or SQL, a plus;

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, across multiple levels of management and staff;

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy;

• Experience creatively solving problems by conducting independent research and collaborating with project teams and internal business partners;

• Detail oriented and able to manage multiple deadlines, complete tasks timely, and follow up as needed to complete projects within time and schedule budgets;

• Professional, well organized, thorough, committed, urgent, and a resourceful problem solver;

• Self-starter with ability to work under limited supervision; and

• Flexibility adapting from working in a team environment to working individually.

Independence and Objectivity:

• Applicants who have a family member employed by Clayton (or other relationship presenting a conflict of interest) may not be considered.

Travel:

• Up to 15%

Mobility Profile:

• Campus Flex (Hybrid) - 2 Days in Office

Why Clayton?

Full-time team members have the flexibility to create their own health, dental, and vision benefits package. Clayton provides competitive 401K programs, including investment options and company matching for full and part time employees after one year to help our team members achieve their financial goals. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Programs, and more.

As part of Clayton's commitment to Opening Doors to a Better Life, Clayton is now providing paid time for Team Members to volunteer to causes that are meaningful to them through the Clayton Impact program.

Clayton is proud to have earned spots on the following Forbes lists: America's Best Employers, America's Best Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.

At Clayton, we encourage holistic wellness with physical, nutritional, social, financial, spiritual and occupational programs available online or in-person for team members.

Clayton's Home Office campus offers an onsite restaurant, onsite fitness facility with full gym, in-person and virtual workout classes, yoga / barre studio, volleyball and basketball courts, walking paths, and a disc golf course.

Clayton is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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