Sr Director, Technology Audit

$200,000 - $312,500/Yr

Visa - CA, CA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - CA, CA

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Sr Director, Technology Audit will participate in leading the execution of major segments of the Visa Inc. audit plan as approved by the Audit & Risk Committee of the Board of Directors. This critical role will lead the design and execution of selected audit engagements as well as own key administrative aspects of audit department management including auditable entity maintenance, audit scheduling and staff performance management. The Sr Director will coach and develop team members, as appropriate, serving as a key contact with client management throughout the audit process and with senior clients on an ongoing basis. It is important that this Sr Director stay abreast of company business strategies, industry advances, and the risk profile of assigned business areas to ensure relevancy of audit approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist the VP - Internal Audit, the CAE, and other Audit Leaders in the execution of major segments of the Visa Inc. audit plan.
• Manage a team of audit professionals, providing direction and ensuring accomplishment of department goals.
• Provide ongoing coaching to Audit professionals of various levels and experience, including consultants.
• Prepare and deliver end-of-job performance evaluations for in-charges, and approve evaluations for all assigned auditors.
• Assist the VP - Technology Audit and Audit Leadership Team with hiring and personnel decisions for assigned team.
• Assist VP - Internal Audit and CAE in ongoing risk assessment, development of the audit plan, and reporting to executives, regulators, and the Audit & Risk Committee.
• Ensure each audit has sufficient and skilled resources, an appropriate scope, and is effectively supervised.
• Make decisions on issue significance and risk ratings.
• Represent Internal Audit at stakeholder meetings and offer control advisory services to management.
• Make presentations to executives on audit plans and audit issues.
• Provide thought leadership and creativity in the approach and delivery of audit services.
• Provide overall support and leadership to ensure quality of Audit services provided.
• Provide direction to in-charge auditors to ensure audits are planned and executed in accordance with department and professional standards.
• Ensure audit work-papers are properly reviewed and provide second level review as needed.
• Review draft audit findings and ensure issues are appropriately vetted.
• Provide reports to client managers on the effectiveness of their business unit's internal control structure.
• Evaluate the adequacy and timeliness of management's response to significant weaknesses noted in reports.
• Maintain constructive business relationships with appropriate levels of management.
• Promote thought leadership for new ideas and new ways of executing projects.
• Participate in activities related to systems development, new products, mergers and acquisitions.
• Provide control consulting services to management.
• Coordinate with other risk management functions and Independent Public Accountants.

Requirements

• 12 years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree, 10 years of work experience with an Advanced degree, or a minimum of 5 years of work experience with a PhD.
• 15-18 years of experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 12 years of experience with an Advanced Degree.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, or in STEM.
• 10 - 12+ years of internal audit experience, preferably in a global, public company, or professional services assurance experience.
• 10-12+ years of deep technical experience in one or more domains: data center design, information security, distributed operating systems, databases, network technology, mobile payments, cloud-based environments, etc.
• CPA, CIA, CISA or other relevant professional certification highly desired.
• One or more Technical certifications or other information security certifications highly desired.
• Demonstrated experience managing and overseeing multiple technology audits and teams.
• Excellent supervisory and time management skills.
• Extensive experience evaluating risks and system controls associated with complex business applications.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in utilizing and auditing generative AI technologies to enhance audit processes.

Benefits

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