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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Principal Auditor, (Experienced Senior Auditor) AML/Fraud and Ethics Audits (Hybrid)

Capital One Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$109,900 - $150,500 per year

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Description

Capital One's Audit function is a dedicated group of professionals focused on delivering top-quality assurance services to the organisation's Audit Committee. We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated Principal Auditor to join our AML/Fraud and Ethics Audit team.

As a Principal Auditor, you will participate in major components of business units and lead small to medium size BSA / AML, Sanctions, and Fraud Compliance audits. You will perform risk assessments of business activities and relevant testing based on the risks and processes associated with the area being audited. You will assist in communicating issues, risks, and recommendations to all levels of management.

Key responsibilities:

  • Participate in major components of business units and lead small to medium size BSA / AML, Sanctions, and Fraud Compliance audits
  • Perform risk assessments of business activities and relevant testing based on the risks and processes associated with the area being audited
  • Assist in communicating issues, risks, and recommendations to all levels of management
  • Operate independently and ensure work is completed to schedule and meets high-quality standards
  • Develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with key business partners and the extended Audit group
  • Leverage available data and analytical tools during the planning and fieldwork phases of audit delivery
  • Proactively follow-up on agreed audit actions to ensure management delivers their commitments within the agreed timescales
  • Proactively seek out learning opportunities to enhance skills and competencies related to role

We are looking for a critical thinker who seeks to understand the business and its control environment. You should believe in the importance of insight and objectivity in providing assurance on the effectiveness and efficiency of Capital One's governance, risk management, and internal control processes.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience
  • At least 4 years of experience in auditing, Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud or Sanctions, or a combination

Preferred qualifications:

  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), or Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or relevant certification
  • 5+ years of experience in banking, in the financial services industry, in a professional services firm serving clients in large banks, or a combination
  • 1+ years of experience performing data analysis in support of internal auditing

In terms of compensation, the minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are: Charlotte, NC: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Auditor McLean, VA: $120,800 - $137,900 for Principal Auditor New York, NY: $131,800 - $150,500 for Principal Auditor Plano, TX: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Auditor Richmond, VA: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Auditor

This role is also eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long-term incentives (LTI).

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support your total well-being.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
  • Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
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