Principal Auditor - Risk & Controls Leader (Hybrid)

Capital One; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One’s Audit team seeks a Principal Auditor to lead audits and provide expert risk management guidance. The role emphasizes collaboration across Second and First Line risk management, data analytics, and continuous improvement of audit processes.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years in audit or risk, relevant certifications, and a track record of coaching staff. This hybrid role offers diverse opportunities and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in auditing, accounting, financial analysis, compliance, or a combination.
• At least 1 year of Enterprise Risk Management or Operational Risk Management experience.
• 1+ year of leading audits and performing in the role of auditor-in-charge.
• 2+ years of experience in banking or in financial services.
• 4+ years experience in internal audit or risk management (can be combined with Big Four external Audit experience).
• 1+ years of experience in performing data analysis in support of internal auditing.
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or MBA.
• CIA, CPA, or relevant certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead small audits or own completion of significant components of larger audits.
• Develop engagement planning documentation and audit programs to ensure adequate risk coverage.
• Design and execute audit procedures to verify internal control effectiveness and framework compliance.
• Prepare clear documentation to support work and conclusions; escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain good client and team relations; communicate audit progress clearly.
• Self-prioritize work across the team and take on additional tasks as needed.
• Provide coaching and on-the-job training to audit staff.
• Support risk management advisory across teams.

Skills

Critical thinking

Ambiguity navigation

Risk mindset

Communication

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree or military experience

Master's Degree in Accounting/Finance or MBA

CIA/CPA or relevant certification

Job description

Capital One’s Audit team seeks a Principal Auditor to lead audits and provide expert risk management guidance. The role emphasizes collaboration across Second and First Line risk management, data analytics, and continuous improvement of audit processes.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years in audit or risk, relevant certifications, and a track record of coaching staff. This hybrid role offers diverse opportunities and competitive compensation.