Visa · 17 hours ago
Senior Vice President, Chief Auditor
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$325K/yr - $575K/yr
20+ years expVisa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries. They are seeking a Senior Vice President, Chief Auditor to lead the company's worldwide internal audit function, providing independent assurance and advisory services to improve operations and risk management globally.
BankingFinanceFinancial ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile PaymentsPayments
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary liaison to the Audit and Risk Committee of the Board of Directors, providing regular updates on audit activities, findings, and risk landscape
Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit strategy aligned with Visa's global business objectives and emerging risks in the payments industry
Provide independent assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and governance processes across all Visa entities worldwide
Advise senior management and the Board on significant risk exposures and control issues, including fraud risks, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience
Serve as a key point of contact for regulatory interactions related to internal audit matters with U.S. regulators
Maintain direct relationships with various international regulators
Respond to regulatory inquiries, examinations, and requests related to internal audit scope, findings, and remediation activities
Ensure internal audit coverage addresses regulatory expectations and supervisory concerns across all jurisdictions where Visa operates
Provide regulatory insights to the Audit Committee and senior management on evolving supervisory expectations
Coordinate audit activities to support Visa's regulatory compliance programs globally
Lead the development and execution of the annual global audit plan, ensuring comprehensive coverage of critical risk areas including technology, cybersecurity, financial reporting, payments operations, regulatory compliance, and third-party relationships
Direct complex, high-impact audits across multiple geographies and business units, ensuring quality, timeliness, and actionable recommendations
Monitor management's remediation of audit findings and provide timely reporting on open issues to senior leadership and the Audit Committee
Ensure audit coverage addresses cross-border regulatory requirements and international payment system standards
Build, lead, and mentor a world-class global internal audit team of an estimated 100 professionals across multiple locations
Foster a culture of excellence, continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development
Establish talent management strategies including recruitment, development, succession planning, and retention of top audit talent
Establish and maintain strong, trusted relationships with the Board of Directors, C-suite executives, and senior leadership across all business units and regions
Coordinate with external auditors to ensure efficient audit coverage and leverage work where appropriate
Represent Visa's internal audit function with regulators and in industry forums
Build credibility and maintain productive working relationships with regulatory bodies across multiple jurisdictions
Drive innovation in audit methodologies, incorporating data analytics, artificial intelligence, continuous auditing, and other emerging technologies
Benchmark internal audit practices against industry best practices and implement improvements
Ensure the internal audit function remains agile and responsive to the rapidly evolving payments and fintech landscape
Champion the use of advanced analytics and automation to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness
Qualification
Required
15 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or at least 12 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/MBA/ JD/MD) or a minimum of 10 years of work experience with a PhD
Active CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification
Preferred
Minimum 20+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, external audit, risk management, or related fields
Minimum 10+ years in senior leadership roles, with at least 5 years leading large, global internal audit functions
Prior experience as CAE (Chief Audit Executive) at a Fortune 500 or large, internationally regulated financial services company
Extensive experience in the financial services industry, preferably in payments, banking, or fintech
Proven track record of regular interaction with and presentations to Audit Committees and Boards of Directors at major financial institutions or global corporations
Demonstrated experience working directly with U.S. financial regulators
Direct experience interfacing with international regulators
Experience managing regulatory examinations, inquiries, and supervisory relationships across multiple jurisdictions
Deep understanding of enterprise risk management, internal controls, and corporate governance
Significant experience with regulatory environments
Experience leading technology and cybersecurity audits in complex, global organizations
Track record of successfully navigating complex regulatory landscapes and managing regulatory risk
International work experience
Experience leading organizational transformation or significant process improvement initiatives
Multilingual capabilities (particularly European or Asian languages)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401 (k)
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness Program
Company
Visa
Visa is a multinational financial services company that facilitates electronic payment systems throughout the world.
10001+ employees
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Chief Executive Officer
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EVP & Chief Financial Officer
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