Principal Auditor, Global Network

Principal Auditor, Global Payment Network

Location: London / Nottingham - Hybrid

Working Pattern: 3 days in-office (Tuesday-Thursday) and 2 days remote.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our UK Audit team. Capital One’s Audit function is a dedicated group of professionals focused on delivering top‑quality assurance services to the organisation’s Audit Committee. We are seeking an energetic, self‑motivated Principal Associate (Experienced Senior Auditor) to become part of our UK‑based Global Payment Network Audit team, focusing on conducting operational and compliance‑related audits for the Global Payment Network business.

• Lead small audits or own completion of significant components of larger audits related to the payment network.
• Develop engagement planning documentation for assigned areas to communicate rationale for scoping decisions, and develop audit programs to ensure adequate coverage of risks.
• Design and execute appropriate audit procedures to verify the effectiveness of internal controls, document auditee processes, review and analyze evidence, and identify potential issues.
• Leverage available data and analytical tools during the planning and fieldwork phases of audit delivery.
• Prepare clear, organized, and complete documentation to support work performed, including draft findings.
• Establish and maintain strong and effective relationships with key business partners and the extended Audit group.
• Effectively communicate information and audit progress to the team and to all levels of management.
• Prioritise and plan your own work activities, managing multiple priorities and tasks across the team to deliver quality results, while proactively taking on additional work to support the team when possible.
• Provide coaching, on‑the‑job training, and feedback to audit staff, including junior associates and recent hires.
• Proactively seek out learning opportunities to enhance skills and competencies related to the role.
• Occasional and optional travel to perform audit engagements, flexible to personal circumstances.

• Experience of risk assessment or audit in payment networks.
• Proven history of significantly contributing to the delivery of internal or external audit.
• Proven skills in assessing business risks and the ability to identify, design, and execute risk‑based testing.
• A relentless focus on quality and timeliness.
• Adaptation to change, embrace bold ideas, and a willingness to ask questions, test assumptions, and challenge conventional thinking.
• Ability to develop influential relationships based upon shared risk objectives and trust to deliver outstanding business impact and elevate Audit’s value proposition.
• Belief that a rich understanding of data, innovation, and technology will make you a better auditor.
• Energy and an environment that fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging, making it easy to attract, hire, and retain top talent.
• Commitment to doing the right thing and leading by example.

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