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Job Description:

Responsible for managing audit reviews. Provides the strategic direction for audits and manages them to completion. Supports the team with client interviews, review of business processes, identifying controls, testing controls, developing findings, communicating results to the business, and the development of follow up action plans.

Develops and coaches' teams to be able to identify, manage, and escalate risk, and effectively manages risk within the teams you oversee.

Responsibilities:

The Internal Audit Chief of Staff plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of Internal Audit as a function and ensuring value is provided to the company. The Chief of Staff plays a critical role in leading the department to enhance people programs, training and development, finance management, vendor management and organizational change strategy. Additionally, this role will support the function with maturing its collaboration with critical risk functions, as well as building and maturing the department's dashboards and reporting capabilities for Senior Management and the Board. Additional responsibilities include:

• Manages and oversees people programs, including talent management, performance management and promotion processes

• Develops and oversees development and implementation of the internal audit training and development program in alignment with regulatory standards

• Leads organizational change management and strategy efforts

• Manages and interprets finance provided data on business unit performance

• Provides logistical support and thought leadership for many of the activities intended to set strategic direction of the function

• Manages audit finding verifications.

• Manages the development of the team. Manages the on-boarding and training of new staff. Identifies and addresses staff training and development needs.

• Manages the execution of audits. Ensures the identification and assessment of business risks and controls. Produces findings and reports.

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

• 8+ years of experience in Applied Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Accounting, Finance, Business, Computer Science, Data Science

• 2+ years of people management, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

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

• 2+ years of Chief of Staff experience including managing large scale people-related initiatives

• Experience in Internal Audit learning and program development/organizational change management

• Master's Degree in Applied Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Accounting, Finance, Business, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field

• 2+ years of 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 field

• Business, Six Sigma, Risk, STEM, or related certifications

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Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Apr-08-2024. 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 $103,000.00 to $174,200.00. 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.