Senior Principal Auditor, Global Payments (Hybrid)

Capital One; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Principal Auditor for the Global Payment Network. The role is based in London/Nottingham with a hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days remote).

You will lead audits, develop planning and audit programs, and design procedures to verify internal controls across the payment network. The role requires strong risk assessment experience in payment networks, a proven track record in delivering audits, and abilities to build influential relationships with key

Qualifications

• Experience of risk assessment or audit in payment networks.
• Proven history of significantly contributing to the delivery of internal or external audit.
• Proven skills in assessing business risks and the ability to identify, design, and execute risk-based testing.
• Relentless focus on quality and timeliness.
• Ability to adapt to change, embrace bold ideas, and ask questions, test assumptions, and challenge conventional thinking.
• Ability to develop influential relationships based upon shared risk objectives and trust to deliver outstanding business impact.
• Belief that data, innovation, and technology enhance auditing performance.
• Creates an environment that fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging, supporting talent attraction, hiring, and retention.

Responsibilities

• Lead small audits, or own completion of significant components of larger audits related to the payment network.
• Develop engagement planning documentation for assigned areas to communicate rationale for scoping decisions, and develop audit programs to ensure adequate coverage of risks.
• Design and execute appropriate audit procedures to verify the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Document auditee processes and procedures, review and analyze evidence, and identify potential issues.
• Leverage available data and analytical tools during the planning and fieldwork phases of audit delivery.
• Prepare clear, organized, and complete documentation to support work performed, including draft findings.
• Establish and maintain strong and effective relationships with key business partners and the extended Audit group.
• Effectively communicate information and audit progress to the team and to all levels of management.
• Self‑prioritise and effectively plan own work activities managing multiple priorities and tasks across the team to deliver quality results.
• Proactively take on additional work to support the team when possible.
• Provide coaching, on‑the‑job training, and feedback to audit staff, including junior associates and recent hires.
• Proactively seek out learning opportunities to enhance skills and competencies related to role.

Skills

Risk assessment

Audit delivery

Business risk testing

Adaptability

Stakeholder relationships

Data analytics

Leadership

Mentoring

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Principal Auditor for the Global Payment Network. The role is based in London/Nottingham with a hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days remote).

You will lead audits, develop planning and audit programs, and design procedures to verify internal controls across the payment network. The role requires strong risk assessment experience in payment networks, a proven track record in delivering audits, and abilities to build influential relationships with key