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.
We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated Senior Associate to join the Audit Operations and Reporting team. This internal support team drives industry-leading change by integrating technology, innovation, and Audit processes to enable high-value, well-managed, data-powered assurance. The team facilitates and governs horizontal Audit processes critical for dynamic planning and demonstrating Internal Audit coverage across the enterprise, including maintaining well-managed data, developing methodology and guidance, and managing operational reporting.
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.
- 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.
- 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 proactive information sharing 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.
- Organize project deliverables and meet deadlines while maintaining all organizational and professional ethical standards.
Qualifications
Basic 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 structure and 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 deep understanding of data, innovation, and technical knowledge
- Outstanding communication and partnership skills for interacting with stakeholders at all levels
- Learning agility to adapt to changing demands
- Strong consulting and collaboration skills
- Continuous improvement mindset and openness to new initiatives
- Critical thinking and a relentless focus on quality and timeliness
- Creates an environment of trust, collaboration, and belonging to attract, hire, and retain 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 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 in the candidate’s offer letter. This role is also eligible for performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives (LTI).
Schedule
This role is hybrid, requiring associates to spend 3 days per week in-person at one of the listed office locations.
Benefits
Capital One offers a comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial, and other benefits that support 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.