Staff Auditor

About the Role:

Our Internal Audit group is seeking a Staff Auditor to assess compliance, 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.

• Assist Senior Managers / Managers in the execution of assigned audit tasks in line with American Express' Internal Audit procedures, internal policies and standards, and regulatory expectations throughout the audit lifecycle with guidance; maintain audit proficiency through ongoing professional development, including data analytics literacy skills, technology, and banking best practices
• Review prior audit results and relevant business monitoring materials to support Audit Planning activities such as the planning checklist; attend walkthroughs, taking diligent notes, asking questions as appropriate
• Execute straightforward audit tests (e.g., process, governance, oversight testing) and clearly document test results in accordance with internal policies and procedures to evaluate the control design and effectiveness with guidance; draft work papers with supervision, demonstrating the ability to use automated work papers and other department and company tools
• Identify and escalate issues as appropriate throughout testing and audit execution; draft audit issue documentation
• Develop a foundational understanding of American Express' business model, products, services, and organizational units
• Assist in documenting and evaluating audit observations and findings; support routine client status meetings, audit request, and other administrative tasks
• Learn how corrective actions / Management Action Plans (MAPs) are impactful and sustainable; execute validation of MAPs
• Communicate task status, roadblocks, challenges, and potential solutions to Senior Managers/Managers and leadership as appropriate

Minimum Qualifications:

• 0-2+ years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or another related field.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver a quality work product
• Works independently, within the team and across various teams in a fast-paced environment to drive business results, employing creative thinking, and the ability to work on competing priorities
• Learns how to break-down problems into components, and solve using data analysis, process, risk control knowledge, and experience to drive risk-based conclusions and decisions
• Develops knowledge and experience in applying control theory and professional auditing practices throughout the audit lifecycle
• Develops understanding of regulations, regulatory risks, accounting, and financial industry best practices, including technology and data implications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working at a Big Four / G-SIB (preferable)
• Relevant compliance audit, compliance, risk management, and/or regulatory experience within the financial services industry.
• Relevant audit and professional certifications (e.g., Certified Public Accountant, (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), etc.). 
• Knowledge of key consumer compliance regulations including, but not limited to, Regulation B, Unfair Deceptive Abusive Acts &Practices (UDAAP / UDAP), Regulation Z, etc.
• Experience with researching and identifying applicable regulatory requirements based on specific business unit functions.
• Experience with performing audits related to second-line Compliance Risk Management Programs (frameworks, processes, and oversight functions).
• Experience with data analytic tools, data visualization, key risk indicators(KRIs), key performance indicators(KPIs), scorecards / dashboards, and compliance and risk management systems / technology, etc.
• Interest in working with data, interpreting results, analytic leading practices and experience with data analytics tools and data visualization.

 

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.