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INTRODUCTION
Join a forward-thinking Internal Audit department where technology, data analytics, and professional curiosity drive meaningful business insights. At OneMain Financial, you will broaden your business acumen and professional development as the company expands its products into credit cards, auto financing, and financial wellness.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Lead Auditor, you will lead audits from planning through reporting, guide audit staff, and engage directly with business leaders to evaluate risks, strengthen controls, and deliver practical recommendations. Bring your ideas, grow your leadership skills, and use AI tools to help advance how we audit and add value to the business.
- Lead internal audits by following department methodology, quality standards, and established timelines.
- Evaluate key business risks and the design and operating effectiveness of controls to focus audit coverage.
- Plan and coordinate research, walkthroughs, testing, meetings, and milestones in TeamMate+.
- Develop a deep understanding of business operations through continuous business education, staying informed about industry trends and developments.
- Lead development of risk and control matrices and ensure audit documentation is complete, accurate, and consistent.
- Assign and monitor testing, set clear expectations, and coach audit team members throughout the engagement.
- Lead client and internal meetings and serve as the primary contact for assigned audits.
- Identify and communicate issues promptly with support from the Audit Director and prepare clear presentations and draft reports.
- Use technology, AI, and data analytics to improve testing effectiveness, efficiency, and risk coverage.
- Complete assigned issue follow-up and support audit quality assessments.
- Collaborate with other control groups, support advisory work, and mentor Senior Auditors across the department.
- Provide advisory services to the business based on audit findings and recommendations, assisting in the implementation of control improvements and risk mitigation strategies.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Relevant work experience leading teams and audit engagements from planning and risk assessment through reporting and issue follow-up.
- Ability to lead and thrive in a highly collaborative environment with strong follow up and follow through.
- Ability to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness and develop risk and control documentation.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and resolve engagement roadblocks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present issues clearly to business and senior management.
- Attention to detail to ensure accurate documentation and clear communication of audit findings, empowering informed decision-making.
- Experience with audit management software; TeamMate+ experience is a plus.
- Ability to use technology and data analytics in audit planning and testing.
- Commitment to ongoing professional education and development of business and industry knowledge.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA or other Master’s Degrees.
- Relevant professional certification, such as CIA, CPA, CISA, or CRCM.
- Experience in financial services, consumer lending, or a regulated environment.
- Experience working across business, risk, compliance, and other control functions.
LOCATION
Location: Irving, Tx Baltimore, MD Hybrid Schedule Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
WHO WE ARE
OneMain Financial (NYSE: OMF) is the leader in offering nonprime customers responsible access to credit and is dedicated to improving the financial well-being of hardworking Americans. Since 1912, we’ve looked beyond credit scores to help people get the money they need today and reach their goals for tomorrow. Our growing suite of personal loans, credit cards and other products help people borrow better and work toward a brighter future.
Driven collaborators and innovators, our team thrives on transformative digital thinking, customer-first energy and flexible work arrangements that grow lives, careers and our company. At every level, we’re committed to an inclusive culture, career development and impacting the communities where we live and work. Getting people to a better place has made us a better company for over a century. There’s never been a better time to shine with OneMain.
Because team members at their best means OneMain at our best, we provide opportunities and benefits that make their health and careers a priority. That’s why we’ve packed our comprehensive benefits package for full- and some part-timers with:
- Health and wellbeing options including medical, prescription, dental, vision, hearing, accident, hospital indemnity, and life insurances.
- Up to 4% matching 401(k).
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (10% share discount).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid time off (15 days’ vacation per year, prorated based on start date).
- Paid sick leave as determined by state or local ordinance (prorated based on start date).
- 11 Paid holidays (4 floating holidays, prorated based on start date).
- Paid volunteer time (3 days per year, prorated based on start date).
OneMain Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information or history, marital status, military status, national origin, nationality, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, transgender or on any other basis protected by law.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Energy
- Insurance
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in lead auditor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, engineering, business, or a related field
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), CPA, or ISO lead auditor certification
- Five or more years of auditing or quality assurance experience
- Working knowledge of audit management software and document control systems
- Demonstrated experience leading audit teams and managing corrective action processes
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as SOX, FDA, ISO 9001, or AS9100
Tips for Your Lead Auditor Job Search
Tailor your resume to audit standards
Lead auditor resumes need to show which standards you've led audits against, such as ISO 9001, ISO 45001, or SOX. Generic quality or compliance experience won't stand out. Name the standard, the scope of the audit, and the outcome.
List every active certification prominently
Certifications like CPA, CIA, CQA, or ISO lead auditor credentials are often minimum requirements, not nice-to-haves. Place them above your work experience so hiring managers don't have to hunt. Expired certifications should be listed as inactive, not omitted.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists lead auditor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by audit scope not just title
Job titles vary widely: quality auditor, compliance auditor, internal auditor, and lead auditor can describe the same level of role. Search by the scope you want, such as supplier audits or financial controls, to surface relevant openings that use different titles.
Prepare audit-specific interview scenarios
Interviewers for lead auditor roles consistently ask you to walk through a past audit from planning to corrective action. Prepare two or three concrete examples that show how you identified a nonconformance, documented findings, and followed up to verify closure.
Negotiate scope and travel expectations upfront
Lead auditor roles vary enormously in travel load, from desk-based internal audits to multi-site supplier programs requiring frequent travel. Clarify the expected audit calendar before accepting an offer so workload and compensation align with what the role actually demands.
Lead Auditor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most lead auditors?
Bureau Veritas, ETI Group USA, and OneMain Financial are hiring the most lead auditors right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, California, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in regulated industries such as aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and financial services.
How many lead auditor jobs are remote?
About 83% of lead auditor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by specialization. Internal audit and compliance roles tied to financial controls tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while supplier quality and third-party certification audits typically require on-site work.
How do you become a lead auditor?
Start by earning a relevant bachelor's degree, then build experience in auditing, quality assurance, or compliance at a staff or associate level. Pursue a recognized certification such as CIA, CQA, or an ISO lead auditor credential once you have foundational experience. Progress to leading audit engagements, managing findings, and supervising junior auditors before applying to lead auditor roles.
Can you get hired as a lead auditor with limited experience?
Breaking in with limited experience is possible if you have a relevant certification and can demonstrate audit exposure in adjacent roles such as quality coordinator, compliance analyst, or internal controls associate. Targeting smaller organizations or government contractors, where audit teams are lean and junior staff take on broader responsibilities quickly, can accelerate your path to a lead title.
What does the lead auditor interview process look like?
Most lead auditor interviews run two to three rounds. The first is typically a screening call with HR or a recruiter focused on credentials and availability. Technical rounds follow, where hiring managers ask you to walk through past audits, describe how you handle nonconformances, and explain your approach to audit planning. Some employers add a written case study or ask you to review a sample audit report.
Where can I find and apply to lead auditor jobs?
You can find and apply to lead auditor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and preferences.
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