Conventus Holdings Corporation was envisioned and created to reduce the number of economic intermediaries involved in the origination, funding and investment in the $25 billion real estate bridge loan market place. True to the Latin origin of the company's name, "to bring together," CHC existence and strength is anchored to a business model that removes unnecessary economic intermediates so that it can provide superior pricing and service to its clients. Our competitive edge in executing our mission is assembling, nurturing, and developing a collaborative group of talented individuals. To that end, diversity of experiences, perspectives, skills, and cultures is core to our mission and team.
Conventus is seeking an experienced Director, Head of Internal Audit to join our Leadership team. In this role, you will report to the COO and will be responsible for creating a framework to ensure that we have an effective internal control environment, risk management program, and governance processes across all operations of the company. This position will play a critical role in identifying areas of improvement, safeguarding assets, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and contributing to the overall success of Conventus.
LOCATION: San Francisco, CA
Required 4 days per week in the office (Mon-Thu)
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain the internal audit strategy, plan, and framework, focusing on key risk areas such as:
Loan servicing: account reconciliations, customer payments, and investor reporting.
Loan Origination: underwriting standards, closing documentation, funding process, etc.
Establish detailed internal audit procedures in line with industry standards, including risk assessments, to identify key areas of focus. .
Evaluate the effectiveness of controls and processes, provide recommendations for improvement and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
Conduct audits to ensure the Company remains in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including financial regulations specific to loan servicing and lending operations.
Report findings to senior management, outlining risks, areas for improvement, and best practices for maintaining compliance and operational efficiency.
Act as a key business partner to cross-functional initiatives and projects, ensuring that internal controls and risk management considerations are included in decision-making processes.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in internal audit, with a focus on loan servicing, financial services, or real estate lending.
Proven track record in developing and executing risk-based internal audit strategies.
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in the loan servicing industry.
Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present audit findings and recommendations clearly and effectively.
Experience managing and leading audit teams in a fast-paced environment.
High attention to detail and ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.