Senior Internal Auditor, Data Analysis

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.

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.

What You’ll Do

• Uses operational and technical skills to support the IAD Risk Management Assessment (RMA) Program objectives. Responsible for working closely with management to execute analytical initiatives, which includes developing reports and dashboards to support data collection, analysis and management reporting processes, as well as monitor program performance and provide insights.

• May be assigned as a short-term resource for other IAD projects or audit engagements where they will follow the audit methodology, interview clients, create process flows and narratives, review business processes, identify and assess controls, test key controls, develop findings and communicate with clients to develop and follow up on action plans.

• Following DFS Internal Audit methodology, perform audit reviews, interview clients, create process flows and narratives, review business processes, identify and assess controls, test key controls, develop findings and communicate with clients to develop and follow up on action plans.

How You’ll Do It

With minimal oversight from the Lead and Supervisor:

• Completes assigned RMA tasks using advanced Excel skills, department tools and pursuant to department guidelines, within established timetables with high quality results. Collaborates with cross-functional partners to align business needs and technical requirements to improve work processes and increase efficiency while maintaining quality of work. Develops templates, job aids, and other supporting tools to facilitate program execution and management reporting.

• Manages multiple priorities and communicates progress to RMA Program management & business partners.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships by demonstrating knowledge of the client’s business environment, and provide audit insight on the company’s strategic initiatives.

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

• Educate audit staff to identify and assess risks, design controls, and implement audit methodology.

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

• Develop detailed risk assessments and identify and assess controls against best practices.

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, CA