This is a unique role which oversees the execution of the Global Technology and Cybersecurity Audit Program, to ensure it meets the needs of the European business. Under the direction of and reporting to the Chief Auditor for Visa Europe, the Head of IT Audit for Visa Europe will have the experience and seasoning necessary to assess audit coverage for the core IT and cybersecurity services that Visa Europe relies on and input to the overall global plan to ensure appropriateness.
The role is part of the management team for the Visa Europe Internal Audit team, reporting to the Chief Auditor of Visa Europe and responsible for audit coverage of Technology & Cybersecurity risks to Visa Europe and locally acquired entities.
The role contributes to the planning, and oversees the execution, reporting and follow up of the technology audits to ensure European considerations and regulations are built into, and covered, in the audits. This role will be working within the Visa Europe Internal Audit team in London and interacting with key stakeholders and audit teams located in the US. For each audit, they will participate in the execution of all phases of the audits and providing oversight of the work performed by global auditors. During planning, they will provide input and oversight to ensure the scope and audit approach is appropriate to ensure sufficient coverage for European activities, as well as for material global activities that Visa Europe relies on. As the role will require significant coordination and collaboration with global teams, the Head of IT Audit may need to work flexibly to ensure there is sufficient time for communication and coordination with the global management and audit teams based in New York and San Francisco. The Head of IT Audit will provide input on any findings and remediation
plans. The role will also manage relationships with the European Technology and Cybersecurity teams, as well as discussing and presenting audit findings at
governance and regulatory meetings, including the Visa Europe Board Audit
Committee. In addition to overseeing the Technology audits, the Head of IT Audit will also lead and /or participate in business audits from time to time.
The role will ensure high professional standards as set forth in Internal Audit’s Charter and the Institute of Internal Auditor's (IIA) Professional Standards. Exhibit soundness of judgment and accuracy in all work. Demonstrate ability to understand and train others in the universe of business/technical risks and in the evaluation of the adequacy of management’s control design and effectiveness of control activities in accordance with the COSO framework.
Responsibilities:
During each audit, provide day-to-day and on-site support to ensure quality of IT Audit services provided:
For Business Audits or Special Projects, as assigned:
This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in computer science, business, accounting,
management information systems, or related field.
• 15+ years of IT experience, preferably as an IT auditor with a large
financial or financial related institution, or Big 4 assurance experience.
• IT certifications (CISA, CISSP) or other relevant professional certification
highly desired.
• Demonstrated experience managing audits within a complex operational and
regulatory environment that, distributed and network
technology platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute IT audits focusing on General
Computer Controls, including Information Security, Information System
Operations, Vendor Management, Business Continuity, Networks,
Database, System Software, Hardware, and Application Development
controls.
• Extensive information security and network control audit knowledge.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including ability to
present confidently and persuasively to senior management, Boards and
Regulators.
• Leadership skills enabling participation as part of the management team
for the Visa Europe Internal Audit Team.
• Strong analytical, organizational skills.
• Willingness to flex schedules to accommodate stakeholders and auditors in
US locations.
• Strong experience and understanding of European and UK regulatory
environment would be highly regarded.
• Strong supervisory and time management skills.
• Experience in managing staff.
• Experience evaluating controls associated with complex business
processes.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10% - 25%.
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.