Hiring: Senior Auditor Company: American Express Location: Phoenix, AZ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 18:13:13 Employment Type: Hybrid About the job Experience: •3+ years of audit experience Required Skills: •Our Internal Audit Group is a worldwide function with 400+ team members and offices across nine countries within American Express. Our mission is to protect and enhance organizational value by providing independent, objective, risk-based assurance, advisory services and to influence the way the company manages risk. •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 •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 Qualifications: •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 •Interest in working with data, interpreting results, analytic best 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. •As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!