Principal Associate, Audit Practices - Quality Assurance; Hybrid

Principal Associate, Audit Practices - Quality Assurance (Hybrid)

Capital One’s Audit function is a dedicated group of audit professionals focused on delivering top-quality assurance services to the organization’s Audit and Risk Committees. The Audit department is considered one of the leading internal audit functions within the financial services industry and is highly regarded within Capital One. Audit professionals are experienced, well-trained and credentialed, and operate within a highly collaborative team environment to deliver value added opinions and recommendations.

Audit’s vision to provide high value, independent, proactive insights to innovate with technology, and to be a top-notch talent destination, creates a dynamic and challenging atmosphere for both personal growth and professional opportunity.

We are seeking an energetic, self‑motivated Principal Associate to join the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program team within Audit Practices. The Quality Assurance and Improvement Program executes quality assurance and quality control reviews to maintain high audit quality and inform department‑wide methodology, and training needs. This position, Quality Assurance Principal Associate, will be responsible for performing quality assurance reviews and driving key quality improvement initiatives.

• Responsible for the execution of key quality assurance reviews, including providing major input to planning and testing, as well as identification, development, and documentation of exceptions related to quality assurance reviews
• Deliver verbal and written communication to the audit teams and audit leadership
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with audit teams and audit leadership
• Design and execute best‑in‑class operational processes and improvement initiatives of moderate complexity for the quality assurance and improvement program

• Believes insight and objectivity are core elements to providing assurance on the effectiveness and efficiency of Capital One’s governance, risk management, and internal control processes.
• Adapts to change, embraces bold ideas, and is intellectually curious. Likes to ask questions, test assumptions, and challenge conventional thinking.
• Demonstrates outstanding communication and partnership skills which are essential for interacting and communicating with key stakeholders across all levels to manage, inform, and influence outcomes.
• Demonstrates learning agility to adapt to changing demands.
• Displays strong consulting and collaboration skills.
• Able to progress work independently and escape when needed to job leads.
• Possesses a continuous improvement mindset and openness to new initiatives as well as demonstrates critical thinking.
• Exhibits a relentless focus on quality and timeliness.
• Creates energy and an environment that fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging, making it easy to attract, hire, and retain top talent.

• Bachelor’s Degree or military experience
• At least 4 years of experience in auditing

• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• 2+ years of experience in banking or financial services industry

Charlotte, NC: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Auditor

McLean, VA: $120,800 - $137,900 for Principal Auditor

New York, NY: $131,800 - $150,500 for Principal Auditor

Plano, TX: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Auditor

Richmond, VA: $109,900 - $125,400 for Principal Auditor

Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location, and the actual annualized salary amount offered to any candidate at the time of hire will be reflected solely in the candidate’s offer letter.

This role is also eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es)…