Staff Technology Auditor

Choose a career at American Express and you choose a company with a 150-year history of integrity and commitment to the future of its employees. Known around the world as one of the most successful financial services companies, a leading consumer brand, the gold standard in customer satisfaction, and rated one of the best places to work in the United States by Fortune magazine. As part of the American Express Finance organization, the Enterprise Risk and Assurances Services (ERAS) group is both a destination and a passport for your career. ERAS serves virtually all areas of American Express including the consumer and corporate card businesses as well as travel related services.The Audit Team
The Enterprise Risk and Assurance Services (ERAS) group includes both the operations and technology audit functions and is led by the SVP Chief Operational Risk Officer and General Auditor. Our team is capable, professional, assertive, communicates effectively and enjoys an environment where team members are called upon to:

Operate effectively and flexibly across all areas of American Express, spanning different technologies, systems, business models, priorities and processes

Deliver constructive analysis, identify flaws and explain impact

Get the facts, be confident in them, and communicate concisely and with conviction

Enter into already high performing, high quality environments and determine if enhancements/corrections are needed

Take the unexplained, understand it and explain it

Learn something and teach it to othersKey Responsibilities

Participate as a key team member on technology audit projects

Assist team leaders and senior auditors in accomplishing audit objectives in a team environment

Document processes under review

Assist senior auditors and team leaders to assess risks and evaluate controls

Develop and execute audit tests

Demonstrate knowledge and proper application of sampling techniques

Summarize and communicate results

Develop recommendations to close identified control gaps

Ensure effective and efficient execution of audits in conformance with professional and department standards, budgets, and timelines

Proficient use of automated work papers and other department and company tools

Maintain internal audit competency through ongoing professional developmentJob Requirements
Up to four years of technology audit experience (general technology controls, application and pre-implementation system development reviews) in public accounting, internal audit, or related field required

Knowledge and experience in application of control theory and professional auditing practices

Demonstrated proficiency of technology auditing control disciplines including both thorough and general knowledge in one or more relevant areas of technical specialization (e.g., application development, security software, mainframe and distributed systems, operations, disaster recovery, or change management)

Exposure to multiple industries, preferably in financial services

Ability to think analytically, communicate complex issues, and develop control recommendations

BA or BS or equivalent in Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required

Professional certification (CIA, CISA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred

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

Ability to travel