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Senior Auditor, IT General Controls

United States, New York 78000.00 - 124750.00 USD / Year · Job Posted March 21, 2026
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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
  • Career development and training opportunities
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