Senior Internal Auditor

Overview

In this role you will lead and execute internal audits across Visa’s operations, assessing risks and evaluating controls. You’ll work within the Internal Audit team to enhance efficiency and strengthen risk governance. You will manage complex audit projects and mentor others as needed, contributing to Visa’s strategic vision. This is an opportunity to shape control environments at scale and collaborate with cross‑functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop work programs for efficient testing of key controls
• Execute audit areas using standard methodology to assess risk and verify control objectives
• Document test results for review by the lead auditor
• Report project status and findings to the lead auditor
• Interact with management to discuss findings and assist in developing Management Action Plans
• Maintain relationships with management to ensure awareness of business changes and audit responses
• Communicate clearly in writing and orally with Visa and Audit management
• Demonstrate alignment with Visa’s strategic vision and take ownership of actions
• Collaborate with project team to achieve departmental goals
• Promote ideas for project execution and infrastructure enhancements

Key requirements

• CIA, ACA, CPA or other relevant professional certification
• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant work experience
• Demonstrable internal audit experience, preferably with a large financial institution or Big 4
• Experience auditing complex operational and regulatory environments
• Experience evaluating controls in complex business processes
• Strong time management, written and oral communication, analytical and presentation skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (10–25%), across Europe

• Strong communication skills
• Good analytical and organizational abilities
• Proactive self-starter with ownership mindset
• Internal audit methodology
• Control testing and risk assessment
• Documentation and evidence gathering

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