Tech Risk & Audit Principal Associate

Capital One; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital One’s Audit function is seeking an energetic Principal Associate to evaluate and analyze technology and cybersecurity risks, focusing on cloud-based implementations, application controls, and cybersecurity risks. The role requires experience in technology audits, risk assessments, and leading audit components within a collaborative, agile environment.

The ideal candidate will execute major audit components, assess risk, and communicate results to management while maintaining client

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or military experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in technology, cybersecurity, and risk management.
• At least 1 year in cloud computing and controls.
• At least 2 years in managing audit engagements.
• At least 2 years in data analysis identifying trends.

Responsibilities

• Execute major components of audits, including critical technology functions, cloud-based infrastructure, cybersecurity, risk management, and third-party management.
• Perform risk assessments of business units and technology operations, design and execute audit procedures, verify controls, identify issues, review evidence, and document processes.
• Understand the broader context and implications of risk to the business and critical technology functions.
• Establish and maintain client relations; communicate results to management via reports and presentations.
• Identify client expectations and support the client experience.
• Prepare clear, organized documentation to support work performed.
• Self-prioritize and plan work across the team to deliver quality results.
• Coordinate with others and take on additional work.
• Deliver concise information to audience; communicate audit progress to teammates and clients.
• Perform engagement administration tasks, including hours and budget tracking.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and supervision over less experienced associates.

Skills

Cloud computing

Cybersecurity

Data analysis

Audit experience

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or military experience

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Capital One’s Audit function is seeking an energetic Principal Associate to evaluate and analyze technology and cybersecurity risks, focusing on cloud-based implementations, application controls, and cybersecurity risks. The role requires experience in technology audits, risk assessments, and leading audit components within a collaborative, agile environment.

The ideal candidate will execute major audit components, assess risk, and communicate results to management while maintaining client