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About the Role

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to join our UK Audit team, focusing on delivering top-quality assurance services to the organisation’s Audit Committee. The Audit function's vision is to provide high value, independent, proactive insights, innovate with technology, and be a top-notch talent destination, creating a dynamic atmosphere for both personal growth and professional opportunity. We are seeking an energetic, self-motivated Principal Associate (Experienced Senior Auditor) interested in becoming part of our UK-based Global Payment Network Audit team, focusing on conducting operational and compliance-related audits for our Global Payment Network business.

Responsibilities

Lead small audits, or own completion of significant components of larger audits related to the payment network.
Develop engagement planning documentation for assigned areas to communicate rationale for scoping decisions, and develop audit programs to ensure adequate coverage of risks.
Design and execute appropriate audit procedures to verify the effectiveness of internal controls.
Document auditee processes and procedures, review and analyze evidence, and identify potential issues.
Leverage available data and analytical tools during the planning and fieldwork phases of audit delivery.
Prepare clear, organized, and complete documentation to support work performed, including draft findings.
Establish and maintain strong and effective relationships with key business partners and the extended Audit group.
Effectively communicate information and audit progress to the team and to all levels of management.
Self prioritise and effectively plan your own work activities managing multiple priorities and tasks across the team to deliver quality results.
Proactively take on additional work to support the team when possible.
Provide coaching, on-the-job training, and feedback to audit staff, including junior associates and recent hires.
Proactively seek out learning opportunities to enhance skills and competencies related to role.
Occasional and optional travel to perform audit engagements, flexible to personal circumstances.

Requirements

Experience of risk assessment or audit in payment networks.
Proven history of significantly contributing to the delivery of internal or external audit.
Proven skills in assessing business risks and the ability to identify, design, execute risk-based testing.
A relentless focus on quality and timeliness.
Adaptability to change, embracing bold ideas, and a willingness to ask questions, test assumptions, and challenge conventional thinking.
Ability to develop influential relationships based upon shared risk objectives and trust to deliver outstanding business impact and elevate Audit’s value proposition.
A firm belief that a rich understanding of data, innovation, and technology will enhance auditing capabilities.
Ability to create energy and an environment that fosters trust, collaboration, and belonging, making it easy to attract, hire, and retain top talent.
Integrity and leading by example.

Skills

Risk assessment
Audit in payment networks
Internal audit
External audit
Assessing business risks
Risk-based testing
Data analysis
Analytical tools
Communication
Time management
Coaching
Training
Collaboration

Location

London
Nottingham

Work Type

Hybrid
3 days in-office (Tuesday-Thursday)
2 days remote

Experience Level

Principal Associate
Experienced Senior Auditor

About the Company

Capital One's mission is to be a force for good in lending.
Recognised as a great place to work, ranked 9th in the UK’s Best Workplaces™ list in 2026.
Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities, including Capital One Europe for positions posted in the United Kingdom.

Equal Opportunity

Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.
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