American Express · 4 weeks ago
Senior Technology Auditor
Sandy, Utah, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expAmerican Express is a leading global financial services company, and they are seeking a Senior Technology Auditor to join their Internal Audit Group. The role involves auditing technology risk and governance controls, participating in audit projects, and providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services.
Credit CardsFinanceFinancial ServicesPaymentsTravel
No H1B
Responsibilities
Participate as a key team member on audit projects, independently owning audit tasks such as documenting processes under review, developing workpapers, and executing audit tests in accordance with policies and procedures
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; executes and actively participates in walkthroughs by asking thoughtful questions, leveraging effective challenge and critical thinking
Execute 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; draft work papers, 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 an understanding of American Express' business model, products, services, and organizational units
Document and evaluate audit observations and findings; support routine client status meetings, audit request, and other administrative tasks
Understand 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
Demonstrate ability to work proactively and take initiative on next steps
Provide guidance to staff auditors and review and provide feedback on work as appropriate
Understand how to draft test steps, audit findings, and the audit report and drafts as needed with guidance
Participate as a team member on IT audits, developing knowledge and understanding of technology structures, technology related business processes, IT general controls, and cyber-risk considerations / applications
Qualification
Required
3+ years of audit experience
Prior experience working at a Big Four / G-SIB
BA or BS in or equivalent in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver deliverables with quality
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
Experience with technology control testing including automated processing, interface inputs, reports, application security, business continuity and third parties
Preferred
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
Professional certification: CISA, CPA, CIA, CISM, CISSP or other technology-focused certification
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
Company
American Express
American Express is a financial services company that provides credit cards, charge cards, payment solutions, and related services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brett Mooney
CEO & Country Manager, American Express Canada
Stephen J. Squeri
Chairman and CEO
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