Senior Associate - Audit Operations and Reporting

About the role

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, operating within a highly collaborative team environment to deliver value-added opinions and recommendations.

The Audit Operations and Reporting team is an internal support team that drives industry-leading change by integrating technology, innovation, and Audit processes. This function enables high-value, well-managed, data-powered assurance by facilitating and governing horizontal Audit processes critical to dynamic planning and demonstrating Internal Audit coverage across the enterprise. Responsibilities include maintaining well-managed data, developing methodology and guidance, managing operational reporting, and coordinating with audit teams and executives on organizational results, Audit plan data, and departmental enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute internal operational processes and department-wide deliverables and initiatives in areas such as Annual Audit Planning, Audit Risk Assessment, Continuous Monitoring, Skills Assessment, and Audit Issues Management and Trending Analysis.
• Assist with Audit Committee and Executive Leadership communications and reporting, as well as facilitate other cross-functional activities.
• Utilize internal systems, data repositories, and analytical tools to execute operational activities, perform analysis, and produce management and operational reporting on large datasets while maintaining data quality and integrity for cross-functional audit activities.
• Proactively monitor and maintain awareness of changes to the internal and external business environment for impacts to initiatives and deliverables, including risk assessments and dynamic updates to the Audit Universe and Plan.
• Assist with maintenance and support of Audit systems (e.g., Optro/AuditBoard, Risk Assessment Application), including leading troubleshooting efforts, addressing user questions, and driving system enhancements for simplicity, automation, and efficiency to meet stakeholder and operational needs.
• Develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with key business partners and the extended Audit group.
• Monitor Audit communication channels (email, Slack, internal webpages) to provide responses to department questions and requests, and manage processes for proactively sharing information with stakeholders.
• Prepare recurring department, senior management, and Board deliverables and reporting, and communicate the results of audit processes and projects to various stakeholders.
• Self-prioritize and independently complete multiple concurrent tasks, including recurring deliverables, presentations, special assignments/initiatives, and administrative activities.
• Demonstrate the ability to successfully organize project deliverables and meet deadlines.
• Responsible for maintaining all organizational and professional ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in auditing, accounting, risk management, data analytics, or a combination.

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 in performing data analytics using Tableau or other analytical tools.
• 1+ years of experience with using Google Suite.

Skills

• Proven track record of process management, with the ability to quickly establish structure to manage work.
• Adaptability to change, embracing bold ideas, and intellectual curiosity.
• Strong questioning mindset, testing assumptions, and challenging conventional thinking.
• Leverages data analytics and technical skills to build a rich understanding of data, innovation, and technical knowledge.
• Outstanding communication and partnership skills, essential for interacting with key stakeholders across all levels to manage, inform, and influence outcomes.
• Learning agility to adapt to changing demands.
• Strong consulting and collaboration skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset and openness to new initiatives, along with critical thinking.
• Relentless focus on quality and timeliness.
• Creates an environment that fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging, attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent.

Pay

The minimum and maximum full-time annual salaries for this role are listed below by location. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based on the agreed-upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

• McLean, VA: $96,500 - $110,100
• New York, NY: $105,300 - $120,100
• Plano, TX: $87,700 - $100,100
• Richmond, VA: $87,700 - $100,100

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. The actual annualized salary offered 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.

Benefits

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

Schedule

This role is hybrid, meaning associates will spend 3 days per week in-person at one of our offices listed on this job posting.