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Lead Internal Auditor, Risk Management-June 2024
Riverwoods
Jun 16, 2026
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About Lead Internal Auditor, Risk Management

  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’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.

  The Risk Management Internal Audit team is seeking energetic, committed and experienced professionals that are looking to grow their career within audit. This team assesses the risk management framework as designed by second line of defense Corporate Risk Management for consistency with regulatory expectations to provide the Board with assurance of Discover’s operations and control effectiveness. This team also validates regulatory matters (e.g., consent orders) by providing independent assurance to the Board on the design and effectiveness of management’s regulatory action plans. Audit testing and validation work is performed in a dynamic environment across a variety of regulatory topics and assesses risk management frameworks, controls, governance, execution and oversight.

  This position is ideal for self-starters with bank auditor experience, regulatory examiner experience or banking industry experience within risk management.

  Focus Areas include:

  Operational Risk Management including, but not limited to,

  Vendor Risk Management

  Change Risk Management

  Process, Risk and Control Oversight

  Enterprise Risk Management including, but not limited to,

  Risk Appetite and Metrics

  Committee Governance

  Policy and Procedure Oversight

  Technology Risk Management

  Credit Risk Management

  Regulatory Matters

  Responsibilities:

  Leads client audits. Develops risk assessments align to standards. Completes and documents audit fieldwork and testing. Identifies potential findings for discussion with management. Discusses findings with clients and develops action plans. Completes review of audit work of assigned staff.

  Communicates statuses of audits and findings to clients. Partners with clients to develop solutions to identified findings. Interacts effectively with technology, operations, and financial auditors to ensure coverage of audit entity.

  Develops and educates team members. Defines expectations with audit staff.

  Minimum Qualifications:

  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, or related field, Computer Science, Data Science, or related experience

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Strong written and verbal communication skills

  Experience validating regulatory matters (e.g., Consent Orders, MRIAs, MRAs, etc.)

  Audit experience within Banking, Accounting / Consulting, Regulatory Agencies, or Financial Institutions

  Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or willing to obtain

  Additional Certifications:

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

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

  Application Deadline:

  The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Dec-05-2023. 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 $75,500.00 to $127,900.00. 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) (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.eeoc.gov/poster__;!!MjXRb4uW6x5k!ABIVgRw0WsyX2wfQC-pKxK3V9X4h1NBUGgjO7EM8PTvp5MNRgpEuVC_jVk0fcn_ISAZjmwkbLuUIrj8mFedCBkyz$)

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