Senior Manager, IT Audit - Data Governance

American Express•New York, NY

3d•$103,750 - $174,750

About The Position

The Senior Manager, IT Audit – Data Governance role supports the Internal Audit Group’s assurance coverage for Data Management. The colleague leads audit engagements, including planning and execution, evaluating control design and effectiveness, and providing actionable insights to strengthen data governance, data quality, data architecture, metadata management, data lifecycle management, data risk management, reporting, regulatory compliance, and the use of critical business data across complex technology and business environments. The role also leads and develops audit teams, works with audit clients and management, supports business monitoring and regulatory examinations, and follows up to ensure management action plans are closed effectively and on time. It is part of American Express’s worldwide Internal Audit Group, which provides independent, objective, risk-based assurance and advisory services and seeks to influence how the company manages risk.

Requirements

At least 6 years of audit experience.
Prior experience working at a Big Four firm or G-SIB.
Understanding of data management frameworks and principles, including data governance, data lineage, metadata management, master and reference data, data lifecycle management, end-user-developed applications, and data risk management.
Understanding of data risks and associated controls across data quality, data governance and stewardship, fitness for purpose, data sharing, data architecture, data movement, data retention and deletion, regulatory reporting, and use of critical business data across complex technology and business environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver quality work and actionable, value-added feedback to management on issues, opportunities, and deficiency solutions.
Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment to drive business results, using project management skills, creative thinking, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Critical thinking skills to break complex problems into components and solve them using data analysis, process, risk-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 the ability to incorporate them into the audit approach.
Eligibility to work in the United States; American Express will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification such as CISA, CPA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, or another technology-focused certification.
Experience in Internal Audit, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Risk Management, Technology Risk, Information Management, Enterprise Data Management, or a related control function within the financial services industry.
Knowledge of data-related regulatory requirements and industry standards or guidance, with the ability to assess the design and effectiveness of data governance, risk management practices, and associated controls.
Experience or understanding of data quality management, risk data aggregation and reporting, data sharing, and data lifecycle management.
Experience assessing governance processes, management reporting, issue identification and remediation, and technology platforms and tools supporting enterprise data management and data risk programs.
Experience with data-related key risk indicators (KRIs), key performance indicators (KPIs), information systems or technology, and scorecards or dashboards.
Ability to assess data management practices, identify control gaps and emerging data risks, and evaluate alignment with enterprise policies, standards, and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

Act as Auditor in Charge on more complex audits and/or lead multiple simultaneous low-risk audits, managing engagements end to end, planning projects, defining objectives and scope, coordinating with control groups and external auditors, and conducting L1 reviews.
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 teams 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, and assess the impact of industry trends, external news, and regulatory changes on business examinations.
Delegate tasks; guide Senior and Staff colleagues in assessing risks, evaluating control design, and executing audit tests; and review and provide feedback on work papers.
Serve as a People Leader by providing mentorship, coaching, and career development support to direct reports.
Coach, teach, mentor, and develop less experienced colleagues and co-sourced resources in geographically diverse locations across their roles, the audit and analytics lifecycle, audit methodology, and best practices.
Conduct post-audit feedback discussions with audit team members, providing actionable feedback, supporting development, and recognizing accomplishments.
Guide the team to communicate task status, roadblocks, and challenges proactively and routinely, and suggest potential solutions.
Begin developing subject matter expertise in a specific line of business.
Serve as the first level of escalation and navigate problems and difficult conversations effectively.
Attend report and issue conversations with management and work with the Director or Team Leader to communicate and act on next steps.
Report on assigned tasks in client reporting meetings and assist in preparing materials for regulatory examinations.
Follow up with management to ensure management action plans are closed effectively and timely.

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 of 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 the Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities