Principal Auditor

Principal Auditor, Program Implementation Support (Hybrid)

Capital One’s Audit function is a dedicated group of audit professionals focused on delivering top-quality assurance services to the organization’s Audit and Risk Committees. The Audit department is considered one of the leading internal audit functions within the financial services industry and is highly regarded within Capital One. Audit professionals are experienced, well-trained and credentialed, and operate within a highly collaborative team environment to deliver value added opinions and recommendations. Audit’s vision to provide high value, independent, proactive insights to innovate with technology, and to be a top-notch talent destination, creates a dynamic and challenging atmosphere for both personal growth and professional opportunity.

Capital One is seeking an energetic, self-motivated Principal Auditor interested in becoming part of our Audit team. In this role, the candidate will directly support project management activities for the Audit department  including progress tracking and reporting.  The candidate may also have the opportunity to participate in audit functions including maintaining well-managed data, developing guidance and training materials, and managing operational reporting for the department, as well as coordinating with audit stakeholders and executives regarding program implementation results.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures team(s) maintain focus on quality and timely delivery.

• Provides visibility into delivery targets, commitments and progress and integrates Agile principles into team practices and work products. 

• Proactively identifies impediments and appropriately resolves using a network of peers and formal channels (including escalation if required).

• Utilizes team feedback and metrics (quality, delivery rate, etc.) to identify areas of opportunity and works with the team to continuously improve.

• Execute audit programmatic implementation for key audit process areas or significant components of program/ process implementation

• Perform risk assessments of audit program operations, design and execute audit implementation procedures, and document implementation processes and procedures. 

• Understand the broader context and implications (e.g., financial, legal, reputational, etc.) of the various types of risk affecting the business and critical technology functions. 

• Establishes and maintains good client relations during implementation and ongoing projects.

• Communicates or assists in communicating the results of some projects to management via written reports and oral presentations. 

• Identify expectations of the customer and take actions to support the customer experience. 

• Prepare clear, organized and complete documentation to support work performed. 

• Self prioritize and effectively plan own work activities managing multiple priorities and tasks across the team to deliver quality results. 

• Coordinate with others and proactively take on additional work. 

• Deliver appropriate, succinct and organized information, tailoring communication style to audience. 

• Provide periodic on-the-job coaching and direct supervision over less experienced associates.

Here's what we're looking for in an ideal teammate:

• Exhibits a proven track record of process management, bringing the ability to quickly put structure in place to manage the work.

• Adapts to change, embraces bold ideas, and is intellectually curious. Likes to ask questions, test assumptions, and challenge conventional thinking. 

• Leverages the power of data analytics and further your technical skills to build a rich understanding of data, innovation, and technical knowledge. 

• Demonstrates outstanding communication and partnership skills which are essential for interacting and communicating with key stakeholders across all levels to manage, inform, and influence outcomes.

• Demonstrates learning agility to adapt to changing demands.

• Displays strong consulting and collaboration skills.

• Possesses a continuous improvement mindset and openness to new initiatives as well as demonstrates critical thinking.

• Exhibits a relentless focus on quality and timeliness.

• Creates energy and an environment that fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging, making it easy to attract, hire, and retain top talent.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience

• At least 3 years of experience in auditing, accounting,  risk management, data analytics or a combination  

• At least 1 year of project management experience 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

• 2+ years of experience in banking or financial services industry

• 2+ years of experience with data analytics tools

• Experience with Google Suite

• Experience with Tableau

At this time, Capital One will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

This role is hybrid meaning associates typically spend 3+ days per week (Monday - Thursday) in-person at one of our offices listed on this job posting. Fridays are enterprise-wide virtual work days.

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below, by location. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Capital One is willing to pay at the time of this posting. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

McLean, VA: $117,300 - $133,900 for Principal AuditorRichmond, VA: $106,700 - $121,700 for Principal Auditor

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Incentives could be discretionary or non discretionary depending on the plan.

Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being. Learn more at theCapital One Careers website. Eligibility varies based on full or part-time status, exempt or non-exempt status, and management level.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days.No agencies please. Capital One is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, citizenship, immigration status, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state or local law. Capital One promotes a drug-free workplace. Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries, including, to the extent applicable, Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law; San Francisco, California Police Code Article 49, Sections 4901-4920; New York City’s Fair Chance Act; Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Act; and other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding criminal background inquiries.

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