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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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