Senior Internal Auditor, Practices

About This Role

Discover. A brighter future.

With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description:

About Internal Audit

Discover’s Internal Audit Department (IAD) is committed to providing insightful perspectives, leveraging specialized talent, and delivering a refreshing experience to all 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.

Summary:

Our Strategy and Practices team is the heartbeat of the Audit organization! We provide strategic direction and operational support for all functions including dynamic risk assessment, audit planning, resource management, continuous innovation, data management and technology support.

What You’ll Do

Who You Are:

• You exhibit strong technical skill and appetite for excellence. You understand the audit process, department operations and industry guidance / best practices.

• You are a leader and collaborator. You have excellent communication and partnership skills which are essential for interacting and communicating with key stakeholders.

• • You are detail oriented. You believe details matter and are committed to driving quality products for stakeholders, in alignment with methodology and industry standards.

• You are learner. You regularly invest in yourself and your team to expand knowledge of key concepts and forward-thinking methods.

• You are intellectually curious and quickly adapt to change.

How You’ll Do It

• Provide thought and results leadership in contributing to enhancements and updates of Audit methodology to achieve best-in-class quality and results.

• Assist in the execution of the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) to ensure Internal Audit conforms with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and other standards and requirements.

• Engage and invest in various Practices and department-wide projects and assignments to ensure the Internal Audit department successfully meets the requirements of its mission and charter.

• Continue to develop skill sets by meeting required training and obtaining advanced degrees and/or certification pursuant to department guidelines.

• Complete assigned audits/audit tasks using department tools pursuant to department guidelines, within established timetables, and with high-quality results. Discusses findings and solutions with client and audit lead.

Qualifications You’ll Need

The Basics

• Bachelor's degree in applied sciences, engineering, operations, accounting, finance, business, computer science, data science, or related field

• 2+ years of experience in applied sciences, engineering, operations, accounting, finance, business, computer science, data science, or related field

Bonus Points If You Have

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Experience with applicable regulatory standards

• 1+ years of experience Leading public accounting or consulting firm, highly regulated environment, payment network and related technology services, or related field

• Business, Six Sigma, Risk, STEM, or related certifications

• Experience in financial services, banking or public accounting preferred

• Professional certification, such as CIA, CAMS, CPA, CISA, or other relevant certification (can be in the process of achieving certification)

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Compensation:

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $63,500.00 to $107,100.00. 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)