Director of Innovation for Internal Audit, Technology

  • Full-time
  • Job Family Group: Risk

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Position Summary

Under the direction of and reporting to an Internal Audit IT VP, incumbent will drive and coordinate the design, development and execution of Internal Audit’s (IA) innovation activities including process and operations optimization, continuous auditing, analytics, and agile auditing techniques to enhance IA’s ability to assess risks, improve assurance, and provide deeper insights.  This role leverages the incumbent’s comprehensive knowledge of internal audit and their experience in implementing leading audit practices acquired through 10 or more years of internal audit experience, preferably with a large financial institution, or Big 4 or large regional firm assurance experience. This position requires a high degree of flexibility to lead audit innovation projects focused on improving efficiency, effectiveness and productivity.

Responsibilities will be executed within the professional standards as set forth in Internal Audit’s Charter and IIA Professional Standards, and include the identification of leading IA practices and driving their implementation and  working with a team of multi-disciplined audit (in-house and/or co-sourced) professionals.  Exhibit soundness of judgment and accuracy in all work. Demonstrate ability to understand and train others in leading IA practices. 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:

  • Maintain awareness of leading IA practices across the industry and peer institutions, and ensure IA leadership and practitioners are working towards implementing relevant innovation.
  • Coordinate with innovation leaders throughout Visa to ensure IA is aware of initiatives that might be incorporated into IA.
  • Possess outstanding written and oral communication skills and demonstrate these skills to the appropriate level of Visa and Audit management.  Ideas should be expressed clearly and concisely.
  • Promote innovative new ideas and new ways of executing projects and internal infrastructure enhancements.  Demonstrate commitment to Visa’s and Internal Audit’s strategic vision, be a self-starter, and promote project ownership and responsibility for actions.
  • Interact with Audit project team members in working towards Departmental goals.
  • Demonstrate ability to resolve diverse team perspectives and bring group together to enhance project results through group planning, feedback and development skills.
  • Maintain a strong knowledge of overall business issues.  Understand Company structure and functional responsibility and align IA innovation with Visa-wide strategy and objectives.
  • Interact with the senior technology client leaders and the Audit Leadership Team to offer consultation and ensure quality control of Audit Department practices.
  • Coordinate and lead the execution of selected complex projects in areas of specialization and expertise.
  • Provide ongoing coaching to Audit professionals of various levels and experience.
  • Assist audit management with reporting by providing data relevant to completed projects and any related observations.

For Special Projects, as assigned:

  • Participate in activities related to systems development, new products, mergers and acquisitions, and analyze new policies to ensure that control considerations are evaluated in the early stages of these activities.
  • Provide control consulting services to management to assist in redesign efforts that improve the control environment.
  • Envision methods to apply innovative techniques to enhance Audit's policies, procedures and methodologies to improve Audit's effectiveness in achieving its Charter.

Qualifications

Basic Functions

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

Preferred Functions

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or related field. Advanced degrees also in STEM related fields.
  • 10+ years of internal audit experience, preferably with a large financial institution, or Big 4 or large regional firm assurance experience.
  • CIA, CPA, CISA, CISSP, OpenFAIR or other relevant professional certifications highly desired.
  • Demonstrated experience managing audits within a complex operational and regulatory environment that includes mainframe, distributed and network technology platforms.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing continuous auditing programs and related KPI’s as well as procedures to address risks on a more timely basis.
  • 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 working with a staff of diverse professionals.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10-25%.

Additional Information

Work Hours

Incumbent must make themselves available during core business hours.

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. 

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