We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas or take over sponsorship at this time.
About the Role:
The Operational Audit Associate oversees audits of third-party collection agencies, law firms, and the internal recovery team to ensure compliance with the FDCPA and other regulatory requirements. This role evaluates operational processes, inventory management, and collection practices through onsite and offsite audits. The auditor also monitors key controls and compliance areas such as dialing regulations, payment processing, dispute handling, licensing, and contract adherence while providing oversight and recommendations to strengthen operational performance and regulatory compliance. This role reports to the Lead, S&O.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct quarterly onsite and offsite audits of third-party collection agencies, law firms, and internal recovery operations to assess performance, operational processes, and regulatory compliance.
- Audit inventory, accounts, and files forwarded to agencies to verify accuracy, completeness, and adherence to internal policies.
- Review call recordings, written communications, and outbound collection activity (letters, emails, dialing, SMS, prerecorded messages, chat) to ensure compliance with the FDCPA and other applicable laws.
- Evaluate key compliance and operational areas including dialing regulations, payment processing, disputes, settlements, payment plans, licensing, and contract adherence.
- Identify deficiencies or non-compliant activities, document findings, and partner with agencies to implement corrective actions.
- Prepare detailed audit reports and maintain records to support internal monitoring and regulatory reviews.
- Collaborate with Compliance and Operations teams to stay current on regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
- Provide recommendations to leadership regarding vendor performance, retention, or termination.
- Conduct performance audits including liquidation rate analysis and improvement opportunities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent experience in collections at a creditor, lender, or collection agency/debt buyer.
- 5–7 years of experience in collections operations, vendor management, or dialer strategy.
- Experience in collections training, quality assurance, or compliance preferred.
- Ability to identify audit findings, escalate issues appropriately, and manage relationships with agency or law firm leadership in a professional and assertive manner.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Compensation
The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $72,000 to $104,000. Actual annual salary will be determined based on qualifications, skills, experience, and level assessed during the hiring process and may fall outside of the range shown. Additional compensation for this role may include a bonus. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in Company benefits, described in more detail here. #BI-Hybrid #LI-Hybrid
Benefits & Perks:
- Our hybrid roles require in-office work Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Mondays and Fridays. This schedule fosters collaboration, team connection, and strategic planning, enhancing communication and effectiveness to drive results.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance including mental health benefits
- 401(k) matching plus a roth option (U.S. Based employees only)
- PTO & paid holidays off
- Sabbatical program (for eligible roles)
- Summer hours (for eligible roles)
- Paid parental leave
- DEI groups (B.L.A.C.K. @ Enova, HOLA @ Enova, Women @ Enova, Pride @ Enova, South Asians @ Enova, APEX @ Enova, and Parents @ Enova)
- Employee recognition and rewards program
- Charitable matching and a paid volunteer day…Plus so much more!
About Enova
Enova International is a leading financial technology company that provides online financial services through our AI and machine learning-powered Colossus™platform. We serve non-prime consumers and businesses alike, while offering world-class technology and services to traditional banks—in order to create accessible credit for millions.
Being a values-driven organization is at the core of Enova’s success. We live our values by listening to our customers, challenging assumptions, thinking big, setting high expectations, and hiring and developing the best. Through our values and our commitment to making Enova an awesome place to work, we maintain an environment of inclusion and culture where our employees can thrive. You can learn more about Enova’s values and culture here.
It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons and not discriminate in employment decisions by placing the most qualified person in each job, without regard to any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. California Applicants: Click here to review our California Privacy Policy for Job Applicants.
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Enova Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
175 W Jackson - Located right in the Loop and easily accessible from the suburbs or the city.
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