Senior Internal Audit Quality Assurance Manager

Visa - Foster City, CA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Foster City, CA

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Senior Internal Audit Quality Assurance Manager will play a crucial role in the Audit Professional Practices & Quality Assurance (APQ) function within Visa's Internal Audit team. This position is responsible for managing the quality assurance program, ensuring compliance with internal policies and IIA Standards, and driving continuous improvement in audit activities. The Senior Manager will collaborate with various stakeholders, assist in training, and prepare communications for the Audit Committee and other internal and external parties.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director, Internal Audit Quality Assurance and VP of APQ in executing and refining the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement program.
• Manage internal quality assurance reviews through a risk-based selection approach of audit files and documentation.
• Assist in managing the quality assurance review schedule coordinated with the audit execution cycle and regulatory examination dates.
• Create and maintain quality assurance checklists to support the audit execution methodology.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of audit reports and engagement files, providing constructive feedback and identifying training needs.
• Gather, analyze, prepare, and communicate thematic QA trends and recommendations for improvement.
• Assist with External Quality and Assessment Reviews and implementation of recommendations.
• Conduct formal periodic self-assessment reviews of internal audit activities.
• Collaborate on policy and methodology-related initiatives across the Internal Audit department.
• Prepare communications for various internal constituents and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• 8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree.
• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, management information systems or related fields.
• 6-8 years of internal audit experience, preferably with a large financial institution or consulting firm.
• CIA, CPA, CISA or other relevant professional certifications highly desirable.
• Significant knowledge related to IIA Standards including Quality Assurance Improvement requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Business, Finance, or Information Technology.
• Expert knowledge of the professional practice of internal auditing, ideally demonstrated by achievement of a relevant professional certification.
• Strong analytical, organizational and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with and influence different functional groups at all levels of management.
• Experience evaluating controls associated with complex business processes.
• Knowledge in using tools such as TeamMate, Tableau, Power BI.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program