Lead Internal Auditor, Methodology

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Job Description:
At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork, and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee focused as it is on its customers, and which is consistently awarded for both. We're all about people and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career.

Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Discover's Internal Audit Department (IAD) is committed to providing insightful perspectives, leveraging specialized talent, and delivering a refreshing experience to all of our stakeholders. These commitments are met through technically skilled professionals who are collaborative, hard-working, and highly motivated to consistently deliver high-quality work in a challenging and fast-paced environment. IAD is viewed as an integral part of Discover's risk management framework and is valued by management as a trusted partner.
The Professional Practices Internal Audit team ensures accurate and compliant audit methodology processes for the internal audit function. . The team completes a variety of activities focused on monitoring emerging practices in the industry and the application within the audit process. Effective challenge is utilized by the team as audit delivery teams execute on the methodology.
Focus Areas include:

• Internal Audit Concepts and Processes
• Internal Audit Professional Standards
• Risk Governance and Oversight
• Risk Assessments
• Monitoring and Testing
• Advisory and Programs
• Regulatory Change Management
• Issue Management
• Regulatory Program/Office of Remediation

Responsible for understanding how to perform audit reviews. Must possess working knowledge of audit activities such as, performing client interviews, reviewing business processes, identifying and assess controls, and communicating results with clients, and developing action plans.
Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
What You'll Do

• Establish and update methodology relating to performing audit reviews, client reviews, review business processes, identify and assess controls.
• Communicate results with clients and develop action plans.

How You'll Do It

• Knowledgeable of leading client audits. Develop risk assessment standards. establish and document audit fieldwork and testing methodology. Identify potential findings for discussion with audit management. Discuss findings with clients and develop action plans. Complete review of audit work of assigned staff.
• Knowledge of communicating statuses of audits and findings to clients. Partner with clients to develop solutions to identified findings. Interact effectively with technology, operations, and financial auditors to ensure coverage of audit entity.
• Apply the knowledge of the internal audit processes to the development and updating of methodology focused on the department functioning within professional standards and regulatory guidance.
• Develop and educate team members. Define expectations with audit staff.
• Identify opportunities to build and leverage available data and analytical tools during planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases of audit engagements
• Design and execute audit testing and validations
• Appropriately identify and evaluate level/tiering of risk
• Provide input into annual audit plan

Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration or Management, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Analytics or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Applied Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, Computer Science, Data Science, or related experience

Bonus Points If You Have

• 4+ years of experience in Internal Audit, Applied Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, Computer Science, Data Science, or related experience
• 2+ years of experience in Highly Regulated Environment, Payment Network, Related Technology Services, Applied Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Accounting, Finance, Business, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
• Working experience in the financial services, banking, credit cards, or public accounting
• Experience in project management, Six Sigma or Agile methodologies
• Experience with automated work paper system (AuditBoard)
• CIA, CAMS, CRCM, CPA, CISA, or related

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Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Oct-22-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $75,500.00 to $127,900.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
• Recognition Program
• Education Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Support Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com .
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)
Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email [email protected] . Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.