Principal Auditor, Audit Practices - Methodology (Hybrid)

Capital One • McLean, VA

2d • $109,900 - $125,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

Capital One’s Audit function delivers assurance services to the organization’s Audit Committee through 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 contribute to department-wide improvement initiatives.

The role supports methodology updates and operational processes, coordinates small to moderately complex projects, and partners with audit teams and other stakeholders to develop and implement improvements across the audit lifecycle. The Principal Auditor uses research, analysis, data, and analytical tools to identify opportunities and deliver insights, communicates with audit teams and leadership, and facilitates training. As part of the broader Audit Professional Practices team, the role also provides coaching and guidance on methodology, quality expectations, and audit practices. The position works independently under general supervision and requires adapting to shifting priorities.

This is a hybrid position. The employee is expected to follow Capital One’s hybrid policy for 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.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• The position does not provide new applicant employment-authorization sponsorship or other immigration-related support.

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 related enhancements, including research and analysis and alignment with professional and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in designing and executing operational processes.
• Coordinate and execute small to moderately complex projects, such as methodology issues, gap assessments, regulatory requests for information, and operational or technology transformations and implementations; own assigned work through completion.
• Prepare and deliver clear verbal and written communications to audit teams and audit leadership.
• Use available data and analytical tools to execute and deliver assignments and generate insights into department behavior and challenges.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner, and build and maintain relationships with audit teams and other key stakeholders.
• Facilitate audit training sessions for small and large groups.
• Collaborate with audit teams, Audit Insights & Innovation, Audit Professional Practices, and other stakeholders to develop and implement solutions that modernize workflows across the audit lifecycle and methodology processes.
• Support solutions through development phases, including ideation, design, evaluation, validation, implementation, and training, while supporting well-governed change.
• Identify and advocate for enhancements based on research, analysis, and business needs, and make trade-offs as priorities shift.
• 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 to 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 independent judgment and initiative.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and contribute input informed by quality findings, regulatory feedback, and auditor feedback.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, financial, and other benefits supporting total well-being; eligibility varies by employment status and management level.
• Performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonuses and/or long-term incentives.

What This Job Offers

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