Principal Auditor

West Creek 7 (12077), United States of America, Richmond, Virginia

Principal Auditor, Quality Assurance - Audit Practices (Hybrid)

Capital One’s Audit function is a dedicated group of professionals focused on delivering top-quality assurance services to the organization’s Audit Committee. Audit professionals are experienced, well-trained and credentialed, and operate within a collaborative, agile 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 to join Audit Practices. The Audit Practices team oversees the quality assurance and improvement program and audit methodology. This position on the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) team will be responsible for performing quality assurance reviews and driving key quality improvement initiatives. 

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and execute quality assurance reviews, including providing major input to planning and testing, as well as identification, development, and documentation of exceptions.

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

• Deliver verbal and written communication to the audit teams and audit leadership.

• Establish and maintain effective relationships with audit teams and audit leadership. Effectively communicate information and review progress to the audit team and QAIP leadership.

• Self prioritize and effectively plan your own work activities managing multiple priorities and tasks across the team to deliver quality results. Proactively take on additional work to support the team when possible.

• Design and execute best-in-class operational processes and improvement initiatives of moderate complexity for the quality assurance and improvement program.

• Provide training and coaching to audit team members during quality assurance reviews and, as applicable, provide training to the broader Audit department.

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

• You are a critical thinker who seeks to understand the business and its control environment.

• You believe insight and objectivity are core elements to providing assurance on the effectiveness and efficiency of Capital One’s governance, risk management, and internal control processes.

• You possess a relentless focus on quality and timeliness.

• You adapt to change, embrace bold ideas, and are intellectually curious. You like to ask questions, test assumptions, and challenge conventional thinking.

• You develop influential relationships based upon shared risk objectives and trust to deliver outstanding business impact and elevate Audit’s value proposition.

• You’re a firm believer that a rich understanding of data, innovation, and technology will only make you a better auditor. This will require leveraging the power of data analytics and furthering your technical expertise.

• You’re a teacher. You do the right thing and lead by example. You have a passion for coaching and investing in the betterment of your team. You lead through change with candor and optimism.

• You create 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, in accounting, in financial analysis, in compliance, or a combination.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in leading audits and performing in the role of auditor-in-charge

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

• 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

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 about half their time (2-3 days per week) in-person at one of our offices listed on this job posting. Monday and Fridays are enterprise- wide virtual work days. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are in-person days for associates to spend time together working in our beautifully-designed team areas. 

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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