Senior Auditor

Mastercard, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mastercard is seeking a Senior Auditor to lead internal audits and enhance governance and risk management processes. The role involves evaluating compliance, identifying risks, and consulting with management. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, relevant certifications, and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and advanced education desirable.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CIA, CPA) are a plus.
• Multiple years of experience in Business controls.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, execution and reporting of internal audits.
• Evaluate compliance with legal and operational policies.
• Manage assigned projects including budget and scheduling.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional certifications (CISA, CIA, CPA)

Tools

MS Office

ACL or similar audit tools

Job description

Our Purpose

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we're helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.

Title and Summary

Senior Auditor

The Internal Audit Department provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services to assess and enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of MasterCard's governance, risk management and internal control processes. This position will be responsible for leading and/or providing day-to-day support with risk assessment and audit and advisory projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Assist in the planning, execution and reporting of internal audits and reviews covering various operational areas
• Evaluate compliance with legal, regulatory, operational policies and procedures
• Identify business operating risks, and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of control procedures
• Consult with management in determining action items required for resolution of control issues
• Manage assigned projects, including budget, scheduling and correspondence with clients
• Assist in the Audit Department's annual risk assessment process by conducting interviews with management, analyzing key information and documenting results
• Provide risk and control advice and education throughout the organization

Education:
• Bachelor's degree and advanced education desirable.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CIA, CPA, etc.) are a plus

Knowledge/Experience (preferred):
• Knowledge of Business risks including multiple years of experience implementing/challenging Business controls.
• Ability to quickly understand and critically analyse business processes, identify and assess potential risks, and determine whether those risks are appropriately mitigated (using various techniques, such as problem solving, root cause, and data analysis)
• Strong knowledge of Risk Management, Compliance, Legal, Products, Governance, Commercials, Finance Auditing.
• Sound understanding of the Standards for Professional Practice of Internal Audit of the Institute of Internal Auditors, auditing procedures and techniques

Profile:
• Self-starter with ability to work both independently and in a team setting
• Skilled at analysis/critical thinking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English, additional languages a plus)
• Ability to consistently apply internal auditing standards, procedures, and techniques
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and consistently meet established deadlines
• Proficient with MS Office, ACL or similar audit tools
• Strong project management skills

Corporate Security Responsibility

All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:

• Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
• Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
• Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
• Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.