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Principal Auditor, Audit Practices - Methodology (Hybrid)

Capital One Charlotte, NC Hybrid senior full-time

Salary

$109,900 - $125,400 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 organization’s Audit Committee. We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated Principal Auditor to join our Audit Professional Practices - Methodology team.

Responsibilities:

  • Support audit methodology updates and related enhancement efforts, including conducting research and analysis, ensuring alignment with professional and regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in the design and execution of best-in-class operational processes.
  • Coordinate and execute on small to moderately complex projects, owning completion of assigned work.
  • Prepare and deliver clear verbal and written communication to audit teams and audit leadership.
  • Leverage available data and analytical tools during execution and delivery of assignments and to drive deeper insights on department behaviour and challenges.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor, thought partner, and establish and maintain good relations with audit teams and other key stakeholders.
  • Facilitate audit training sessions in both small and large group formats.
  • Partner with audit teams, Audit Insights & Innovation, and other key stakeholders in ideating and implementing innovative solutions that modernize daily workflows across the audit lifecycle and methodology processes.
  • Identify and champion prioritization of enhancements grounded in research, analysis, and business needs ensuring desired outcomes are met.
  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree or military experience.
  • At least 4 years of experience in auditing, accounting, financial analysis, compliance, or a combination.
  • At least 2 years of experience in leading audit projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Auditing, Accounting, Information Systems, or Business Administration.
  • Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
  • 2+ years of experience in banking or financial services industry.
  • 1 + years of experience leveraging data analytic tools, generative AI tools, large language models, or scripting languages in support of internal auditing.

Salary Range:

  • 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
  • Richmond, VA: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Auditor

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

Skills

Nice to have

  • Master’s Degree in Auditing, Accounting, Information Systems, or Business Administration
  • Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • banking or financial services industry
  • data analytic tools
  • generative AI tools
  • large language models
  • scripting languages
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