Audit Director, Audit Practices - Methodology

Overview

Center 1 (19052), United States of America, McLean, Virginia

Audit Director, Audit Practices - Methodology

Overview:

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 Audit Director interested in joining the Audit Practices (“Practices”) Team. As a leader on the Practices team you will help teach, challenge, and elevate the work of Audit. The Practices team governs the framework for the department’s audit methodology and core processes, and works to drive industry-leading audit practices that enable a dynamic approach to assurance and respond to change. As Director, Audit Practices - Methodology you will play a high impact role in enhancing the methodology and practices for the Audit organization. This includes developing enhancements and socializing methodology updates, and driving process improvement efforts. It will be critical for this role to foster strong working relationships to influence the broader enterprise risk frameworks.

Responsibilities: 

• Maintain a solid understanding of the IIA Global International Standards and Regulatory requirements as well as Capital One’s Audit Methodology; partner with Audit Delivery and Quality Assurance counterparts to influence audit methodology enhancements, in compliance with IIA and regulatory requirements.

• Monitor industry audit hot topics, audit practices trends, and emerging audit risks within the department to identify continuous improvement opportunities and drive strategic direction.

• Establish relationships with industry peers to stay abreast of audit methodology best practices.

• Oversee Auditor Independence monitoring, tracking and reporting processes.

• Act as a subject matter expert on audit methodology and independence requirements and provide consultation as necessary.

• Identify department training opportunities through collaboration with Audit Analytics and Quality Assurance partners and oversee auditor training programs.

• Partner with Audit Analytics and Technology teams to establish audit methodology in compliance with IIA and regulatory standards for new data analytics/automation techniques in performing audits. 

• Prioritize and oversee team activities, in addition to independently completing multiple tasks across the team and department. Demonstrate the ability to successfully meet deadlines and identify/escalate impediments in a timely manner.

• Provide people leadership, both directly and indirectly, including training, coaching, and mentoring

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

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

• You build credibility through collaborative relationships and seek to understand the challenges of others.

• You’re a firm believer that a rich understanding of data, innovation, and technology leads to better audit outcomes and you seek to further your own knowledge and 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, teamwork, and belonging, making it easy to attract, hire, and retain top talent.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience

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

• At least 10 years of experience in auditing, risk management, or a combination

• At least 3 years of project management experience or at least 3 years of experience overseeing audit engagements

• At least 3 years of experience in people management 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience in internal or external auditing or risk management, or a combination

• 6+ years of experience in financial services

• 6+ years of experience performing industry research or data analysis in support of internal auditing

• 5+ years of experience in people management

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

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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