Staff Auditor Technology

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 others Key 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 development QUALIFICATIONS: - 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 If interested, please apply online at http://track.jobviper.com/ViewJob.asp?id=515435-3-323