Senior Internal Auditor, Compliance Risk

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:

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.

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 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.

Summary:

The Compliance Risk Internal Audit team assesses the risk management framework as designed by second line compliance and risk management for consistency with regulatory expectations.  The team completes audit testing in a dynamic environment across a variety of regulatory topics and assesses risk management frameworks, controls, and governance to provide insights to key stakeholders regarding compliance risk.

Focus Areas include:

• Compliance Risk Governance and Oversight

• Compliance Risk Assessments

• Compliance and Risk Monitoring and Testing

• Policies and Procedures Management

• Business Risk Oversight

• Remediation and Retrospective framework

• Environment, Social, and Governance frameworks

• Issue Management

Responsibilities:

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

• Develops detailed risk assessments and identifies and assesses controls against best practices.

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

• Autonomously execute testing

• Help design or tailor work programs

• Audit major components of business units

• Work with business leaders to develop a strong understanding of second line business functions

• Leverage available data and analytical tools during planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases of audit engagements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Technology, Analytics, or related field

• 2 years of Applied Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Accounting, Finance, Business or related field, Computer Science, Data Science or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Regulatory Compliance audit experience within an Accounting / Consulting firm, Financial Institution, or Regulatory Agency

• Certifications:

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

  • CRCM, CPA, CIA, CFE, CAMS, American Bankers Association professional certificates

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Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Dec-18-2023. 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 $65,000.00 to $109,800.00. 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)