At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this 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.

Job Description

Support the Acquisitions internal audit process, including all requirements for audit planning, execution, reporting and discussions with partners on any potential audit findings. Ensure quality of audit documentation, in compliance with the internal audit standards, regulatory expectations and AXP policies and procedures. Effectively challenge the First- and Second-line Management to ensure that the key governance, risk management and internal control processes are adequately designed and operating effectively. Remain current on market key regulations and changes within the industry that may impact audit coverage/audit plan.  Execute continuous business monitoring with an external perspective and an enterprise approach.  Effectively lead, coach and mentor colleagues across all aspects of their role, the audit and analytic lifecycle, audit methodology and standard processes.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, business administration or related.  2+ years of relevant work experience in internal control and risk management in the internal audit department, consulting or external audit in the financial sector. Effective project management skills, ability to manage competing priorities and employ creative thinking to support multiple projects. Experience validating internal controls and understanding of risk assessment concepts to assess and challenge the existing controls framework. Strong written and verbal communication skills – both in Spanish and English - that deliver quality, actionable and impactful feedback to management on potential control issues and solutions to close gaps.  Proven ability to work independently and to lead team members in a way that encourages, develops, and delivers results.

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant Audit professional certifications are preferred, such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), etc.  Interest in working with data, interpreting results, analytic best practices and experience with data analytics tools and data visualization is a plus.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

Competitive base salaries Bonus incentives Support for financial-well-being and retirement Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program Career development and training opportunities

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.