Senior Auditor

Responsibilities
Key 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
Understand the elements of regulatory requirements (e.g., AML/BSA, USA PATRIOT Act compliance, FDICIA, etc.) and identify relevant regulations for the audit

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of audit experience
Prior experience working at a Big Four / G-SIB
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