As the world’s leader in digital payments technology, Visa’s mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Our advanced global processing network, VisaNet, provides secure and reliable payments around the world, and is capable of handling more than 65,000 transaction messages a second. The company’s dedication to innovation drives the rapid growth of connected commerce on any device, and fuels the dream of a cashless future for everyone, everywhere. As the world moves from analog to digital, Visa is applying our brand, products, people, network and scale to reshape the future of commerce.

At Visa, your individuality fits right in. Working here gives you an opportunity to impact the world, invest in your career growth, and be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are a global team of disruptors, trailblazers, innovators and risk-takers who are helping drive economic growth in even the most remote parts of the world, creatively moving the industry forward, and doing meaningful work that brings financial literacy and digital commerce to millions of unbanked and underserved consumers.

You’re an Individual. We’re the team for you. Together, let’s transform the way the world pays.

Position Summary

Under the direction of and reporting to an Internal Audit VP, the incumbent will lead the design, development and execution of Internal Audit’s (IA) innovation activities including process and operations optimization, agile auditing techniques, etc.  This role leverages the incumbent’s comprehensive audit knowledge and experience to implement leading audit practices.  This position requires a high degree of flexibility to lead audit innovation projects focused on improving efficiency, effectiveness and productivity, including departmental goals/initiatives on process/workflow improvements.   

This role requires an ability to understand and train others in leading IA practices, build cross-functional collaboration across IA, proactively monitor and address changes in industry and regulatory requirements and actively engage with regulators during examinations.  Other responsibilities include ensuring high professional standards as set forth in Internal Audit’s Charter and IIA Professional Standards, and working with and / or supervising a team of multi-disciplined internal (and co-sourced) audit professionals.  The incumbent may also lead or participate in audits on an as needed basis.

Strong communication and project management skills and working knowledge of leading audit and risk management practices are essential qualifications for this role.  Regulatory experience is highly preferred.  

Essential Functions:

• Stay abreast of leading IA practices across the industry and peer institutions.  Lead audit innovation projects focused on improving efficiency, effectiveness and productivity, including departmental goals/initiatives on process/workflow improvements.  

• Work with Audit Strategy & Operations team to conduct FFIEC readiness reviews, including updates to IA manual, QAs, and preparing the team for regulatory reviews, etc. 

• Coordinate with innovation leaders throughout Visa to ensure IA awareness of company initiatives.     

• Train IA staff on leading audit practices and changes in regulatory requirements that may affect audit execution.  

• Lead and/or participate in select complex projects in areas of specialization and expertise.

• Assist audit management with reporting on functional KPIs by providing data relevant to completed projects and any related observations.

Basic Functions

• 10 years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 8 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters/MBA/JD/MD) or at least 3 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Functions

• 12-15 years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ years of work experience with a PhD

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field.

• 10 to 12+ years of internal audit experience, preferably with a large financial institution, or Big 4 assurance experience.

• CIA, CPA, CISA, or other relevant professional certification highly desired.

• Demonstrated experience in managing audits within a complex operational and regulatory environment.

• Experience in developing continuous auditing programs and related KPI’s. .

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Detail oriented, strong critical thinking, and highly organized

• Strong sense of teamwork, and capable of building consensus and collaboration across team members.

• Strong in project management, project implementation, and cross-team networking and coordination.

• Proven ability to multi-task and meet aggressive targets in a high-energy and fast-paced environment.

• Experience in managing regulatory reviews/ examinations is highly preferred.

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10-25%.

Visa is an EEO Employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law