Principal Auditor, Audit Practices - Methodology (Hybrid)

Capital One • Charlotte, NC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Capital One’s Audit function provides assurance services to the organization’s Audit Committee in a collaborative, agile environment. The Principal Auditor will join the Audit Professional Practices - Methodology team and help align and modernize audit methodology, support board reporting and regulatory management, advance audit technology, and implement department-wide improvements. The role involves developing innovative solutions to complex problems and supporting well-governed change across audit processes.

The Principal Auditor will work with audit teams, Audit Insights & Innovation, Audit Professional Practices, and other stakeholders to improve workflows across the audit lifecycle. The role also contributes to training, coaching, and guidance for audit team members on methodology and quality expectations. This is a hybrid position, subject to Capital One’s hybrid policy and required on-site presence at the designated office location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in auditing, accounting, financial analysis, compliance, or a combination of these areas.
• At least 2 years of experience leading audit projects.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Auditing, Accounting, Information Systems, or Business Administration.
• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• At least 2 years of experience in the banking or financial services industry.
• At least 1 year of experience leveraging data analytic tools, generative AI tools, large language models, or scripting languages in support of internal auditing.

Responsibilities

• Support audit methodology updates and enhancement efforts through research and analysis, ensuring alignment with professional and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in designing and executing operational processes.
• Coordinate and execute small to moderately complex projects, such as methodology-related issues, gap assessments, regulatory requests for information, and operational or technology transformations and implementations.
• Own the completion of assigned project work.
• Prepare and deliver clear verbal and written communications to audit teams and audit leadership.
• Use available data and analytical tools to execute assignments and gain insights into department behaviors and challenges.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner, and maintain productive relationships with audit teams and other stakeholders.
• Facilitate audit training sessions for small and large groups.
• Partner with audit teams, Audit Insights & Innovation, Audit Professional Practices, and other stakeholders to design and implement solutions that modernize audit workflows and methodology processes.
• Support all phases of solution development, including ideation, design, evaluation, validation, implementation, and training.
• Identify and advocate for prioritized enhancements based on research, analysis, and business needs, and ensure intended outcomes are achieved.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and make trade-offs to support delivery of initiatives.
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Develop and provide training and coaching to audit team members, including new-hire audit foundations and updates on methodology, best practices, and quality expectations.
• Guide and coach audit teams on applying methodology across audit activities, including standard audits and issue validation.
• Work independently under general supervision, applying judgment and initiative.
• Use quality findings, regulatory feedback, and auditor feedback to contribute to work as priorities shift.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being.
• Eligibility to earn performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior