Senior Associate - Cyber, Risk & Analysis Technology Audit
Listed on 2026-01-16
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Data Security
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OverviewCapital One’s Audit function delivers top‑quality assurance services to the organization’s Audit Committee. Audit professionals are experienced, well‑trained, and credentialed, operating within a collaborative, agile environment to deliver value‑added opinions and recommendations. The vision is to provide high‑value, independent, proactive insights, innovate with technology, and be a top‑notch talent destination.
Key Responsibilities- Execute test procedures for critical technology functions, cloud‑based infrastructure, cybersecurity, risk management, application, and third‑party management.
- Perform risk assessments of business activities and conduct relevant testing based on the risks and processes associated with the area being audited.compressed
- Operate independently and ensure work is completed on schedule and meets high‑quality standards.
- Prepare clear, organized, and complete documentation to support work performed.
- Develop and maintain strong and effective working relationships with key business partners and the extended Audit group.
- Leverage available data and analytical tools during the planning and fieldwork phases of audit delivery.
- Proactively follow up on agreed audit actions to ensure management delivers their commitments within the agreed timescales.
- Seek out learning opportunities to enhance skills and competencies related to the role.
- 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. Likes to ask questions, test assumptions, and challenge conventional thinking.
- Builds 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 improves auditing. Requires leveraging data analytics and furthering technical expertise.
- Is a teacher, leads by example, and invests in the betterment of the team. Leads 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.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent military experience.
- At least 2 years of experience in tech auditing, information technology (operations, software delivery, access management, microservices), information security (application security, network security, cyber security, data protection), information systems risk management, or a combination.
- At least 1 year of experience in analyzing data extracts to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies, including experience in testing scripting or coding.
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or relevant cloud and/or cyber certifications (such as AWS certifications, CISSP, etc.).
- 2+ years of experience in banking, the financial services industry, or a professional services firm serving large banks.
- 3+ years of experience auditing or performing cyber or information security
Time. - 1+ year of experience in cloud computing (AWS, GCP, Azure) and controls, or 1+ year of conducting audits of controls in cloud‑based environments.
- Exposure to relevant industry frameworks (e.g., NIST cybersecurity framework, NIST 800 series, FedRAMP, CIS benchmarks).
Hybrid Work: Associates typically spend 3 days per week in‑person at one of our offices listed on this job posting.
No employment‑authorization sponsorship is available for this position.
Salaries vary by location:
- Chicago, IL: $101,100 – $115,400
- McLean, VA: $111,200 – $126,900
- New York, NY: $121,300 – $138,400
- Plano, TX: $101,100 – $115,400
- Richmond, VA: $101,100 – $115,400
- Riverwoods, IL: $101,100 –…
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