**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:** **What You’ll Do** + Uses operational and technical skills to support the Department objectives. Follows the Audit methodology providing strategic direction on the audits of coverage area, ensure a high quality of the audit work and audit reports, appropriately allocate audit staff in accordance with the pre-determined IT audit plan and budget hours and be able to adapt allocation of resources when audit plan changes, develop the annual audit universe for coverage area and be able to make adjustments based on needs and changes. + Creates a culture of effective risk management, accountability, and demonstration of risk awareness across the organization. **How You’ll Do It** + Ensures regulatory items are effectively completed, validated, documented and reported timely. Ensures adequate participation in exams and effective verification of closed regulatory items + Provides execution and ongoing maintenance of the IT audit plan. Executes the approved Audit Plan on schedule while maximizing audit resources. Recommends changes to plan as business developments arise. Supervises the Audit Finding Action Status Updates / Verification / ORE verification for your areas of responsibility. + Supports, supervises and develops staff as part of career development initiatives including, rotation programs within Discover, Change Initiative etc. Staff audits and reviews with appropriately skilled resources. Assign roles to staff that allows for their professional development. Manages staff development and job satisfaction, resulting in improved EOS scores. + Supervises, in accordance with department policies and procedures, the execution of complex audits. Provides strategic guidance and expertise on the execution of the audit by applying knowledge of (company/industry/IT) best practices and processes to ensure proper strategic alignment. + Provides input and ensure proper identification and assessment of key business risks and controls. Produces findings/reports that are high substantive quality; well drafted and communicated, and delivered on schedule in conformity with department policy and procedures + Executes activities and committee meetings across the enterprise, including effective and timely reporting in line with regulator expectations + Participates in and support department strategic initiatives based on defined governance structure (for specific initiative) to improve Internal Audit processes. + Knowledge and experience executing audits against the FFIEC IT examination handbook, NIST CSF, and/or COBIT 2019. + Provide expert knowledge and perspective on Cybersecurity, Information technology, System Development Lifecycle, and Business Continuity Planning. **Qualifications You’ll Need** **The Basics** + Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business Administration and Management, Accounting, Finance, Analytics, Social Sciences or related + 10+ years of Applied Sciences, Engineering, operations, Accounting, Finance, Business or related field, Computer Science, Data science + 2+ years of people management or related experience + In lieu of education: 18+ years of Applied Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Accounting, Finance, Business or related field **Bonus Points If You Have** + Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Social Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration and Management, Accounting, Finance, Analytics, or related + 4+ years of experience in leading public accounting or consulting firm, highly regulated environment, payment network and related technology services, six sigma, leading people in cross-cultural/international teams, or related experience + Business, Six Sigma, Risk, STEM, or related certifications (CISSP, CISA, CISM, **Physical and Cognitive Requirements** The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local law: + Primarily remain in stationary position. + No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job. + Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator **.** + Ability to communicate verbally; Ability to communicate in written form + Primarily performed indoors in an office setting **Application Deadline:** The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Oct-30-2024. 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 $150,500.00 to $228,900.00. 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 & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision) (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) 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.