Lead Principal Auditor, Dynamic Audit Team

Capital One Group; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One is seeking a Principal Auditor to join the Dynamic Audit Resourcing Team (DART) in a hybrid role. You will lead audits or major components, develop plans and audit programs, and design procedures to test internal controls across business areas.

The role emphasizes coaching staff and delivering high-quality assurance with data-driven insights. You will collaborate with multiple audit teams, communicate findings to stakeholders, and adapt to changing risk landscapes while maintaining a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in auditing.
• Preferred: 1+ years leading audits and auditor-in-charge; banking/financial services experience; data analysis with analytics tools (Tableau/SQL/Python).
• Master’s Degree in Auditing, Accounting, Information Systems, or MBA; CIA/CPA/CISA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead small audits or own key components of larger audits.
• Develop engagement planning documents and audit programs.
• Design and execute procedures to verify internal controls.
• Document processes, review evidence, and identify issues.
• Coach and mentor audit staff; communicate progress to clients and team.

Skills

Auditing experience

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or military experience

Master’s degree in Auditing/Accounting/IS or MBA

CIA/CPA/CISA certifications

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Python

Job description

Capital One is seeking a Principal Auditor to join the Dynamic Audit Resourcing Team (DART) in a hybrid role. You will lead audits or major components, develop plans and audit programs, and design procedures to test internal controls across business areas.

The role emphasizes coaching staff and delivering high-quality assurance with data-driven insights. You will collaborate with multiple audit teams, communicate findings to stakeholders, and adapt to changing risk landscapes while maintaining a