Senior Auditor - Enterprise Digital & Data Solutions

American Express • New York, NY

319d • $55,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Internal Audit group at American Express 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. The Internal Audit Group is responsible for evaluating American Express's financial records, internal controls, and operational processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and mitigation of risks. As a key member of the audit team, you will provide independent and objective assurance on the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and governance processes, while also building relationships across the 1st and 2nd lines of defense.

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 Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree