Senior Auditor, Risk Management & Internal Controls

Capital One; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Incentives (cash bonus/LTI)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Capital One is seeking an experienced auditor to lead audits and contribute to risk management across the enterprise. The role emphasizes understanding the control environment, applying risk principles, and delivering timely, high‑quality insights.

The position is hybrid, with opportunities to coach junior staff and collaborate with a cross‑functional team while earning incentives based on performance. Strong technical acumen in data and governance is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or military experience required.
• 4+ years of auditing, accounting, financial analysis or compliance.
• 1+ year in Enterprise Risk Management or Operational Risk Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead small audits or own significant components of larger audits.
• Develop engagement planning documentation and audit programs.
• Design and execute audit procedures to verify controls and frameworks.
• Document evidence, review issues, and draft audit findings.
• Maintain client and team relations and communicate audit progress.
• Plan work, manage priorities, and support team initiatives.
• Provide coaching and feedback to audit staff.

Skills

Auditing

Data analytics

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Accounting/Finance or MBA

CIA/CPA or relevant certification

Job description

Capital One is seeking an experienced auditor to lead audits and contribute to risk management across the enterprise. The role emphasizes understanding the control environment, applying risk principles, and delivering timely, high‑quality insights.

The position is hybrid, with opportunities to coach junior staff and collaborate with a cross‑functional team while earning incentives based on performance. Strong technical acumen in data and governance is valued.