Principal Auditor - Cyber, Risk and Analysis Technology Audit

Principal Auditor - Cyber, Risk and Analysis Technology Audit

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 Technology Auditor with experience evaluating and analyzing technology and cybersecurity risks interested in becoming part of our Audit team. As a member of the Audit team, the candidate will focus on audits of critical technology functions including cloud-based technology implementations, application controls, and cybersecurity risks.

Responsibilities:

• Execute major components of audits, including critical technology functions, cloud-based infrastructure, cybersecurity, risk management, application, and third-party management, as well as the ability to assist in leading components of small to medium size audits.
• Perform risk assessments of business units and technology operations, design and execute audit procedures to verify the effectiveness of existing controls, identify and define issues, review and analyze evidence, and document client 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 engagements. Communicates or assists in communicating the results of some audit projects to management via written reports and oral presentations.
• Identify expectations of the client and take actions to support the client 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.
• Effectively communicate information, issues and audit progress to teammates, clients and auditor-in-charge.
• Perform various aspects of engagement administration, including hours and budget tracking.
• Provide periodic on-the-job coaching and direct supervision over less experienced associates.

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.

Travel Expectations:

The associate will be expected to travel an average of 10-15% of the time.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience
• At least 4 years of experience in information technology (operations, software delivery, access management, microservices), information security (application security, network security, cyber security, data protection), information systems risk management, information systems auditing, or a combination
• At least 1 year of experience in cloud computing and controls (design, operation, risk management, or auditing)
• At least 2 years of experience in managing components of audit engagements, project management or a combination
• At least 2 years of experience in analyzing data extracts to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies, including 1 year of experience in test scripting or coding (writing, reviewing, assessing)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications related to or pursuing certification related to Cloud, Cyber or Technology Operations, such as Cloud provider certifications, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM),
• 1 year of experience with payment technologies such as HPE Nonstop, IBM Mainframe, Mobile Payments, Tokenized services, cloud-based and virtualized environments, Windows and Linux operating environments
• Certifications related to or pursuing certification related to Auditing, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• 4+ years of experience with IT control frameworks
• 2+ years of experience in planning and leading audits
• 2+ years of experience auditing cyber or information security
• 1+ years of experience auditing emerging technologies
• 1+ years experience in cloud computing ( AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure) and controls, or 1+ years of conducting audits of controls in cloud-based environments
• 1+ years of experience in risk and data management
• 1+ years of experience performing data analysis in support of internal auditing

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

This role is hybrid meaning associates will spend 3 days per week in-person at one of our offices listed on this job posting. Fridays are enterprise- wide virtual work days. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are in-person days for associates to spend time together working in our beautifully-designed team areas.

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.

Charlotte, NC: $119,400 - $136,200 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis

Chicago, IL: $119,400 - $136,200 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis

McLean, VA: $131,300 - $149,800 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis

New York, NY: $143,200 - $163,500 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis

Plano, TX: $119,400 - $136,200 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis

Richmond, VA: $119,400 - $136,200 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis

Riverwoods, IL: $119,400 - $136,200 for Prin Assoc, Cyber Risk & Analysis

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 the Capital 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 (EOE, including disability/vet) committed to non-discrimination in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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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