Staff Auditor

American Express’ Internal Audit Group (IAG) has reinvented our audit process and is leading the financial services industry with our Audit Next. Gen, Data-Driven Continuous Auditing, and Auditor of the Future initiatives. Each uniquely support our Winning Aspiration to be a world class internal audit function that Provides data-driven and technology-enabled assurance Delivers timely risk insights that are business-aware and forward-looking Supports our colleagues with experiences that prepare them to be enterprise leaders Collectively, IAG’s strategic initiatives, combined with our greatest asset – our people – enable IAG to utilize advanced data analysis capabilities, provide greater and continuous assurance, and help ensure quality products and services are provided to American Express customers.

IAG’s innovative Data-Driven Continuous Auditing approach has led to patent-pending technology assets over our uniquely developed audit methodology and technology enablers. We are looking for those who share our mission and aspirations and are passionate about the use of data and technology in a collaborative, people-focused environment.

Assist team leaders, snr/managers, and senior auditors in accomplishing audit objectives in a team environment Participate as a key team member on audit projects Understands, identifies, evaluates and documents key risks and controls. Document processes under review Demonstrates a solid knowledge of audit and proper application of sampling techniques Works with managers /team leaders to develop audit test steps and can assume responsibility for key process areas of moderate complexity Execute audit tests competently in accordance with policies and procedures, and with moderate supervision Summarize and communicate results Develop recommendations to close identified control gaps Proficient use of automated work papers and other department and company tools Maintain internal audit competency through ongoing professional development Three to five years of experience in the banking industry within a public accounting, finance and/or internal audit function.

BA or BS in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field Professional certification (CIA, CISA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred Knowledge and experience in application of control theory and professional auditing practices Ability to think analytically, communicate complex issues, and develop control recommendations Effective written and verbal communication; ability to present control analysis and recommendations with clarity and professionalism Demonstrated track record of integrity, effective communication, innovation, and excellence Experience working in teams