Lead Internal Auditor, Risk Management

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 Risk Management Internal Audit team is seeking energetic, committed and experienced professionals that are looking to grow their career within audit. This team assesses the risk management framework as designed by second line of defense Corporate Risk Management for consistency with regulatory expectations to provide the Board with assurance of Discover's operations and control effectiveness. This team also validates regulatory matters (e.g., consent orders) by providing independent assurance to the Board on the design and effectiveness of management's regulatory action plans. Audit testing and validation work is performed in a dynamic environment across a variety of regulatory topics and assesses risk management frameworks, controls, governance, execution and oversight.

This position is ideal for self-starters with bank auditor experience, regulatory examiner experience or banking industry experience within risk management.

Focus Areas include:

• Operational Risk Management including, but not limited to,
  • Vendor Risk Management
  • Change Risk Management
  • Process, Risk and Control Oversight
• Enterprise Risk Management including, but not limited to,
  • Risk Appetite and Metrics
  • Committee Governance
  • Policy and Procedure Oversight
• Technology Risk Management
• Credit Risk Management
• Regulatory Matters

Responsibilities:

• Leads client audits. Develops risk assessments align to standards. Completes and documents audit fieldwork and testing. Identifies potential findings for discussion with management. Discusses findings with clients and develops action plans. Completes review of audit work of assigned staff.
• Communicates statuses of audits and findings to clients. Partners with clients to develop solutions to identified findings. Interacts effectively with technology, operations, and financial auditors to ensure coverage of audit entity.
• Develops and educates team members. Defines expectations with audit staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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, or related field, Computer Science, Data Science, or related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience validating regulatory matters (e.g., Consent Orders, MRIAs, MRAs, etc.)
• Audit experience within Banking, Accounting / Consulting, Regulatory Agencies, or Financial Institutions
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or willing to obtain
• Additional Certifications:
  • CRCM, CPA, , CFE, CAMS, American Bankers Association professional certificates
  • Six Sigma, STEM, or Business, Risk, Compliance, or Audit related certifications

Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Apr-08-2024. 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 HireAccommodation@discover.com. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.