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American Express is a global financial services company operating across banking, finance, and B2B payments. Its business includes consumer, business, and corporate credit cards; payment and merchant services; savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and personal loans; as well as rewards, travel programs, corporate payment solutions, financial education, security services, and cardmember and merchant support.
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Audit Manager, Third-Party Risk – American Express, New York Hybrid

Lead third-party risk audits for American Express, evaluating controls, managing engagements, and translating findings into practical corrective actions. Coach audit teams and strengthen governance across the vendor lifecycle.

USUnited StatesAZArizonaNYNew York
$89,250 – $150,250 / year
HybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredRisk

Description

  • Provide Internal Audit Group assurance coverage for third-party risk management
  • Act as Auditor in Charge, managing audit engagements from planning through completion
  • Define audit objectives, scope, and project plans
  • Coordinate with control functions, external auditors, stakeholders, and regulators
  • Conduct L1 reviews and serve as the primary contact for audit clients
  • Assess audit evidence and documentation, evaluate control effectiveness and efficiency, and consolidate findings
  • Lead audit client meetings and process walkthroughs
  • Prepare testing procedures, findings, and audit reports in line with IAG policies and procedures
  • Oversee the validation and implementation of corrective actions and Management Action Plans
  • Monitor key metrics to identify control weaknesses and trends, while assessing industry and regulatory developments
  • Assign work, direct auditors, assess risks, evaluate control design, perform testing, and review work papers
  • Coach, train, mentor, and develop junior colleagues and co-sourced team members
  • Lead post-audit feedback discussions and provide specific development guidance
  • Promote timely communication about progress, obstacles, challenges, and potential solutions

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • At least five years of audit experience
  • Previous experience with a Big Four firm or G-SIB
  • Knowledge of third-party risk management frameworks, including governance, due diligence, ongoing monitoring, lifecycle management, issue management, and reporting
  • Knowledge of risks arising from third-party relationships across the vendor lifecycle, including operational resilience, information security, technology, data management, financial crime, and regulatory compliance
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities
  • Strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to use data analysis, process knowledge, risk and control expertise, and experience to reach risk-based conclusions
  • Knowledge of control theory and professional auditing practices across the audit lifecycle
  • Understanding of regulations, regulatory risk, accounting, and financial-services best practices, including emerging technology and data considerations
  • Must be eligible to work for American Express in the United States; visa sponsorship will not be pursued

Benefits

  • Competitive base compensation
  • Bonus incentive opportunities
  • Retirement savings plan with a 6% company match
  • Complimentary financial coaching and financial well-being resources
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
  • Flexible work arrangements that may be hybrid, onsite, or virtual based on the role and business needs
  • More than 20 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents, including pregnancy, adoption, and surrogacy
  • Complimentary access to onsite wellness centers with nursing and physician staff, where available
  • Confidential counseling through the Healthy Minds program
  • Career development and training opportunities

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