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Riverwoods, IL
Hybrid

Senior IT Auditor

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Discover. A more rewarding way to work.

At Discover Financial Services, you’ll find yourself in the company of some of the industry’s smartest and most reliable professionals. And at a company that rewards dedication, values innovation and supports growth.

Thrive in an environment that promotes teamwork and shared success. Build on a foundation of mutual respect. Join the company that understands rewarding careers like no other, with this exceptional opportunity:

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 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.

The Internal Audit Senior Auditor uses operational and technical skills to support the DFS Internal Audit Department objectives. With minimal supervision from the Lead and Supervisor the Internal Audit Senior Auditor is assigned to a schedule of internal audit reviews where they will follow the DFS Internal Audit methodology, interview clients, create process flows and narratives, review business processes, identify and assess controls, test key controls, develop findings and communicate with clients to develop and follow up on action plans.

The audits and special reviews will be of the Direct Banking (Marketing, Operations, Consumer Banking and Credit Risk Management), Human Resources, Finance, Corporate Risk Management, Payment Services, IT General Controls, IT Network and Infrastructure, Models, Corporate Support, with an objective to improve controls and efficiencies of the activities reviewed.

Responsibilities

General Internal Audit Requirements:

  • Audit Lifecycle: (Planning, fieldwork, reporting, post reporting, budgeting/resources) :
    • With minimal oversight from the Lead or Supervisor:
    • Demonstrate an awareness of Internal Audit Methodology by actively participating in every phase of the audit including planning, fieldwork and reporting (i.e. International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) 2013)
    • Complete assigned audits/audit tasks using department tools, standards and guidelines within established timetables with high quality results
    • Possess an understanding of the how various aspects of an audit are related to the overall scope of the audit
    • Escalate potential findings in a concise format to the audit lead for discussion
    • Document work papers and findings in accordance with Internal Audit Methodology or direction provided by the lead in a concise and logical manner
    • Identify, assess and document risks and controls in the automated work paper tool
    • Assist with drafting all aspects of the Internal Audit Report
      • As a Senior Auditor independently:
      • Understand how applications and related Information Technology (IT) General Controls support achievement of business processing objectives
      • Demonstrate efficiency and effectiveness of managing their own time with limited supervision to consistently meet deadlines and audit engagement objectives.
      • Communicate (verbally as well as written) findings to lead and internal audit management for discussion
      • Attend walkthrough meetings and document narratives/flowcharts
      • Discuss, develop and negotiate findings with clients to facilitate documentation in accordance with the departmental style guides
      • Follow-up of assigned actions from the audit (status updates and verifications)
  • Strategic Thinking: (Thought leadership practices):
    • Participate in special projects or other duties as assigned
    • Contribute to Department Initiatives to improve Internal Audit processes and assist the department in achieving its purpose and meeting its goal
    • Develop skill sets by meeting required training and obtaining advanced degrees and/or certification pursuant to department guidelines
    • Multi-task work to meet established timeframes of several jobs (audits, special projects, verifications, etc.)
  • Informational Technology
    • Analyze the IT environment to identify application and infrastructure risks and controls as they relate to the relevant business risks.
    • Coordinate application reviews and act as the IT resource in integrated audits
    • Enhanced knowledge of COBIT 5.0 frameworks

Skills:

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum, here’s what we need from you:

  • 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, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

If we had our say, we’d also look for:

  • 1+ years of experience Leading public accounting or consulting firm, highly regulated environment, payment network and related technology services, or related field
  • Business, Six Sigma, Risk, STEM, or related certifications
  • Good understanding and knowledge of business risks related to general system controls, systems/applications development, change management, cyber security and logical access security, local area network and wide area network concepts, network security mechanisms, contingency and recovery
  • Working knowledge of UNIX and Windows environments
  • Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO, ISO27001/ISO27002, NIST Cybersecurity framework and COBIT 5.0 frameworks preferred
  • Good knowledge of data management, data protection, and data loss prevention risks and controls
  • Working knowledge of IBM Mainframe environment and databases (distributed and mainframe)
  • Experience in Financial Services, Banking, Credit Card or Public Accounting preferred
  • Experience in compliance, risk management activities, audit, or regulatory examinations helpful
  • Individuals that have achieved professional credentials, or are working toward professional certification preferred (CIA, CISSP, CISA, or other relevant certification)
  • Open to minimal travel requirements (5% – 10%)

Discover Financial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, among other things, or as a qualified individual with a disability.

So, what are you waiting for? Apply today!

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What are Discover Perks + Benefits

Discover Benefits Overview

Start enjoying great benefits Day 1 — We support you with the same dedication we bring to all of our customers. Our comprehensive benefits package features first-class insurance, financial planning support and excellent perks designed to help you reach your goals and live a rich, healthy life.

Check out more of our amazing employee benefits at mydiscoverbenefits.com

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Discover’s business is built on helping people, and we invest in the community (Blessing Backpacks, Boys & Girls Clubs, Big Brothers/Sisters) to demonstrate our commitment to a brighter future.
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
You can open a separate Health Care FSA (HCFSA) and contribute up to $2,650 tax-free from your paycheck to reimburse yourself for eligible out-of-pocket expenses.
Disability insurance
Employees receive Short-Term Disability Insurance at no cost.
Dental insurance
Discover offers two dental plan options — Standard and Premier — both are administered by MetLife.
Vision insurance
Discover offers two vision plan options — Standard and Premier through VSP.
Health insurance
Discover offers a variety of medical plans for you and eligible family members, so that you can choose the benefit plan that suits your needs.
Life insurance
As a Discover employee, you receive Basic Life Insurance of one times your HWEE (up to $500,000) at no cost to you.
Pet insurance
Purchase medical coverage at a discounted rate for your beloved family pet. The more pets you insure, the greater the discount.
Wellness programs
Help balance your work and personal life with a wide variety of free and discounted resource and referral services including family and relationship counseling and financial guidance.
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
You may elect to contribute 1% to 30% of your eligible base salary, commissions and bonus on a pre-tax basis, up to IRS limits every year.
401(K) matching
Discover matches up to 6% of the pre-tax contributions you make to the 401(k) Plan.
Employee stock purchase plan
The ESPP provides eligible employees with an opportunity to purchase shares of Discover common stock through payroll deductions at a 5% discount.
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Adoption Assistance
Discover helps eligible employees and their families with the costs of adoption by reimbursing certain expenses.
Company sponsored family events
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Discover has a Paid Time Off of 4 to 5 Weeks of paid time per year.
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Discover provides 7 paid holidays.
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
When you enroll in the Commuter Benefits Program at WageWorks, you’ll save on taxes on mass-transit passes, parking and other eligible expenses.
Company-sponsored outings
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Onsite gym
Discover has fitness centers and Weight Watchers® programs at all five major locations.
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Discover provides tuition reimbursement and a full-ride bachelor's degree program for select online degree programs.
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks

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