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Our Internal Audit group is seeking a Senior Auditor to assess financial, operational, and technological risks, ensure compliance with regulations, and improve internal controls. The ideal candidate will have strong problem- solving skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to utilize effective challenge when conducting audit work.
Job Responsibility:
Assist team leaders and Senior Managers/Managers in the execution of assigned audit tasks in line with American Express’ Internal Audit Methodology, internal policies and standards, and regulatory expectations throughout the audit lifecycle
Evaluate processes under review utilizing professional skepticism
execute audit tests and clearly document test results in accordance with internal policies and procedures
Hold walkthroughs with client personnel to understand, assess, evaluate, and document relevant risks and controls
Assist team leaders and Senior Managers/Managers with routine client status meetings, audit requests, and other administrative tasks
Assist team leaders and Senior Managers/Managers in documentation and evaluation of audit observations, findings
Validate management’s corrective action plans to address business-identified issues, audit findings and regulatory remediations
Contribute to the development and periodic reviews of analytic control testing and ad hoc analytics, to drive timely risk insights, testing efficiencies and increased audit coverage
Develop a strong understanding of American Express' business model, products, services, and organizational units
Maintain audit proficiency through ongoing professional development, including data analytics literacy skills, technology, banking best practices and regulatory expectations
Requirements:
2+ years of relevant audit experience
Knowledge and experience in applying control theory and professional auditing practices throughout the audit lifecycle and special reviews
Understanding of regulatory, accounting, and financial industry best practices relevant to the business, including technology and data implications
Strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver audit deliverables with quality
Effectively works independently, within the team and across various teams in a fast-paced environment to drive business results
Ability to break-down complex problems into components and solve utilizing complex thought, process and risk/control knowledge
Nice to have:
Relevant audit experience within the financial services industry
Degree in accounting, finance, business, or another related field
Relevant audit and professional certifications (e.g., Certified Public Accountant, (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), etc.
Experience with data analytic tools, data visualization, key risk indicators (KRIs), key performance indicators (KPIs), information systems / technology, and scorecards / dashboards, etc.
Interest in working with data, interpreting results, analytic best practices and experience with data analytics tools and data visualization
Audit experience assessing/auditing technology risk management or functions such as: enterprise architecture, technology resilience, employee digital workplace, API management, application development, and IT asset management
What we offer:
Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program