Principal Auditor – Risk Management Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based incentives

Health benefits

Job summary

Capital One’s Audit function seeks a Principal Auditor to lead audits focused on Second Line Risk Management and provide SME advisory to other audit teams. The role emphasizes risk-based testing, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and coaching junior staff.

The position requires 4+ years in auditing or related fields, rôle-based experience in risk management, and preferred certifications such as CIA or CPA. The role is hybrid with pay ranges listed per location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience.
• 4+ years in auditing, accounting, financial analysis or compliance.
• 1+ year in Enterprise Risk Management or Operational Risk Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead small audits or own components of larger audits.
• Develop engagement planning docs and audit programs.
• Design and execute audit procedures to verify controls and frameworks.
• Prepare documentation to support findings and conclusions.
• Maintain client and team relations; communicate audit progress.
• Self-prioritize and manage multiple priorities across the team.
• Provide coaching and feedback to junior staff.

Skills

Critical thinking

Risk management

Data analytics

Coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (Accounting/Finance/MBA)

CIA or CPA

Military experience

Job description

Capital One’s Audit function seeks a Principal Auditor to lead audits focused on Second Line Risk Management and provide SME advisory to other audit teams. The role emphasizes risk-based testing, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and coaching junior staff.

The position requires 4+ years in auditing or related fields, rôle-based experience in risk management, and preferred certifications such as CIA or CPA. The role is hybrid with pay ranges listed per location.