Manager, Audit - Third-Party

American Express•Phoenix, AZ

5h•$89,250 - $150,250

About The Position

American Express’s Internal Audit Group is a global function with more than 300 team members across nine countries. Its mission is to protect and enhance organizational value through independent, objective, risk-based assurance and advisory services, and to influence how the company manages risk. The group’s professionals bring experience across internal controls, consumer compliance, technology, operational risk, financial accounting, data analytics, and banking operations. Audit teams align to key risk areas and business units, supported by a Professional Practices group that manages audit operations, quality and standards, regulatory relations, reporting, training, professional development, and internal capabilities and technologies. The Internal Audit Group is seeking a Third-Party Audit Manager in New York City or Phoenix to advance and grow audit coverage across the enterprise third-party risk management portfolio. The portfolio covers first-line processes throughout the third-party lifecycle, including supplier governance, due diligence, contracting, ongoing monitoring, issue management, reporting, and oversight. The role calls for strong problem-solving and attention to detail, as well as the ability to communicate audit results effectively.

Requirements

At least 5 years of audit experience.
Prior experience working at a Big Four firm or a G-SIB.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver quality work and provide management with actionable, value-added feedback on issues, opportunity areas, and deficiency solutions.
Ability to effectively lead a team in a fast-paced environment, drive business results, apply project-management skills, think creatively, and manage competing priorities.
Ability to use critical thinking to break down complex problems and solve them using data analysis, process knowledge, risk and control knowledge, and experience to reach risk-based conclusions and decisions.
Ability to apply control theory and professional auditing practices throughout the audit lifecycle.
Understanding of regulations, regulatory risks, accounting, and financial-industry best practices relevant to the business, including emerging technology and data considerations, and ability to incorporate them into the audit approach.
Eligibility to work in the United States; American Express will not pursue visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data analytics tools, data visualization, key risk indicators, key performance indicators, information systems or technology, and scorecards or dashboards.
Interest in working with data, interpreting results, and applying analytics best practices, along with experience using data analytics tools and data visualization.
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); candidates should be willing to obtain the other certification within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Serve as Auditor in Charge on low-risk audits, managing engagements end to end; plan audit projects, define objectives and scope, coordinate with control groups, external auditors, stakeholders, and regulators, conduct L1 reviews, and serve as the primary audit client contact.
Analyze and review audit results and documentation to evaluate effectiveness and efficiency, and synthesize audit findings.
Lead audit client meetings and walkthroughs.
Develop test steps, audit findings, and audit reports in accordance with Internal Audit Group policies and procedures.
Guide the team in validating and executing corrective actions and Management Action Plans that are impactful, sustainable, and improve the business unit’s control environment.
Support business monitoring activities with audit leadership, track key metrics to identify control issues and trends, stay current on industry trends, external news, and regulatory changes, and analyze their impact on the business.
Delegate tasks to team members; guide auditors in assessing risks, evaluating control design, and executing audit tests; and review and provide feedback on work papers.
Coach, teach, mentor, and develop less experienced colleagues and co-sourced resources in geographically diverse locations across their roles, the audit and analytic lifecycle, audit methodology, and best practices.
Conduct post-audit feedback discussions to provide actionable feedback, support development, and recognize accomplishments.
Guide the team to communicate task status, roadblocks, and challenges proactively and routinely, and to suggest potential solutions.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries.
Bonus incentives.
6% company match on the 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.
More than 20 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, for pregnancy, adoption, or surrogacy.
Free access to global onsite wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors, depending on location.
Free and confidential counseling support through the Healthy Minds program.
Career development and training opportunities.