Senior It Internal Auditor

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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 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:

Complete audit testing in a dynamic environment to provide insights to business partners and identify information technology, information security, and data management risks and control gaps. 

Focus Areas include: 

• Cloud Services 
• Cybersecurity 
• Data Governance 
• Continuous Development/Continuous Improvement 
• Systems management/Maintenance 

What you'll do:

• 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.
• Help design or tailor work programs 
• Audit major components of business units 
• Autonomously execute testing  
• Perform risk assessments of business activities, potential exposures, and the materiality of loss 
• Leverage available data and analytical tools during planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases of audit engagements 
• Fundamental understanding of core Information Technology processes and systems (e.g., cloud technologies, operating systems, data management, networking, systems development lifecycle, etc.)

How You’ll Do It:

With oversight from the Lead and Supervisor:

• Attend walkthrough meetings and document narratives/flowcharts.
• Assist with identification and documentation of risks, controls and tests in the automated work paper system.
• Participate in update meetings with internal audit management.
• Document work papers in accordance with Internal Audit Methodology or direction provided by the lead in a concise and logical manner.
• Understand how applications and related Information Technology (IT) risks and controls support achievement of business processing objectives

Working independently as an Associate:

• Demonstrate knowledge of Internal Audit Methodology by participating in every audit phase, including planning, fieldwork and reporting (e.g., International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) 2013).
• Demonstrate an awareness of the business unit activities under audit.
• Escalate potential findings in a concise format to the audit lead for discussion.
• Follow-up on assigned actions from the audit (status updates and verifications).

Qualifications:

Minimum-

Bachelors degree in Social Science, Engineering, Business, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Analytics

2+ years of experience with Applied Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Computer Science, Data Science, Accounting, Finance, Business or related experience

Bonus Points If You Have

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or Cyber Security 
• IT audit experience within an Accounting / Consulting firm, Financial Institution, or Regulatory Agency is preferred 
• 1+ years of audit, finance, accounting, treasury, risk management, or other work experience in a related field
• Professional certification, such as CIA, CAMS, CRMC, CPA, CISA, or other relevant certification (can be in the process of achieving certification)
• Experience with automated work paper system (Pentana)

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Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Mar-20-2024. 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 $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) 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)

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.