Principal Auditor- Cyber, Risk and Analysis Technology Audit; Hybrid

Principal Auditor
- Cyber, Risk and Analysis Technology Audit (Hybrid)

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- Cyber, Risk and Analysis Technology Audit (Hybrid) role at Capital One

Capital One’s Audit function is a dedicated group of professionals focused on delivering top‑quality assurance services to the organization’s Audit Committee. Auditors are experienced, well‑trained and credentialed, operating within a collaborative, agile environment to deliver value‑added insights. 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.

Capital One is seeking an energetic, self‑motivated Principal Technology Associate with experience evaluating and analyzing technology and cybersecurity risks interested in becoming part of our Audit team. As a member of the Audit team, the candidate will focus on audits of critical technology functions including cloud‑based technology implementations, application controls, and cybersecurity risks.

• Execute major components of audits, including critical technology functions, cloud‑based infrastructure, cybersecurity, risk management, application, and third‑party management, and assist in leading components of small to medium‑size audits.
• Perform risk assessments of business units and technology operations; design and execute audit procedures to verify the effectiveness of existing controls, identify and define issues, review and analyze evidence, and document client processes and procedures.
• Understand the broader context and implications (e.g., financial, legal, reputational) of the various types of risk affecting the business and critical technology functions.
• Establish and maintain good client relations during engagements, communicating audit results to management via written reports and oral presentations.
• Identify client expectations and take actions to support the client experience.
• Prepare clear, organized, and complete documentation to support work performed.
• Self‑prioritize and effectively plan own work activities, managing multiple priorities and tasks across the team to deliver quality results.
• Coordinate with others and proactively take on additional work.
• Deliver appropriate, succinct, and organized information, tailoring communication style to the audience.
• Effectively communicate information, issues, and audit progress to teammates, clients, and auditor‑in‑charge.
• Perform various aspects of engagement administration, including hours and budget tracking.
• Provide periodic on‑the‑job coaching and direct supervision over less experienced associates.

• Critical thinker who seeks to understand the business and its control environment.
• 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.
• Possesses a relentless focus on quality and timeliness.
• Adapts to change, embraces bold ideas, and is intellectually curious; asks questions, tests assumptions, and challenges conventional thinking.
• Develops influential relationships based on shared risk objectives and trust to deliver outstanding business impact and elevate Audit’s value proposition.
• Believes a rich understanding of data, innovation, and technology will make you a better auditor, leveraging data analytics and furthering technical expertise.
• A teacher who leads by example, coaches, and invests in the betterment of the team, leading through change with candor and optimism.
• Creates an environment that fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging, making it easy to attract, hire, and retain top talent.

The associate will be expected to travel an average of 10‑15% of the time.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in information technology (operations, software delivery, access management, microservices), information security (application, network, cyber security, data protection), information systems risk…