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Principal Auditor - Risk Management

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 (Experienced Senior Auditor) to join our Audit team.

As a member of the Audit team, you will focus on audits of Second Line Risk Management (Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk Management, Third Party Risk Management, Business Continuity, Payment Risk, Network Conflict Risk) and the First Line Risk Offices. The role will also provide Subject Matter Expertise and advisory to other audit teams regarding risk management.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead small audits, or own completion of significant components of larger audits.
  • Develop engagement planning documentation for assigned areas to communicate rationale for scoping decisions, and develop audit programs to ensure adequate coverage of risks.
  • Design and execute appropriate audit procedures to verify the effectiveness of internal controls and/or the appropriateness of enterprise frameworks and requirements.
  • Prepare clear, organised, and complete documentation to support work performed and conclusions reached.
  • Establish and maintain good client and team relations during engagements.
  • Self prioritise and effectively plan your own work activities managing multiple priorities and tasks across the team to deliver quality results.
  • Provide coaching, on-the-job training, and feedback to audit staff.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience
  • At least 4 years of experience in auditing, in accounting, in financial analysis, in compliance, or a combination.
  • At least 1 year of Enterprise Risk Management experience or Operational Risk Management Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1+ year of experience in leading audits and performing in the role of auditor-in-charge
  • 2+ years of experience in banking or in financial services
  • 4+ years experience in internal audit or risk management
  • 1+ years of experience in performing data analysis in support of internal auditing
  • Master’s Degree in Accounting, Master’s Degree in Finance or Master of Business Administration
  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or relevant certification

Salary Information:

  • The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are:

+ Charlotte, NC: $109,900 - $125,400 + McLean, VA: $120,800 - $137,900 + New York, NY: $131,800 - $150,500 + Richmond, VA: $109,900 - $125,400

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being.

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