Senior Technology Auditor

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express is seeking an IT/cybersecurity audit professional to support execution of audit tasks using Internal Audit Methodology. You will assist in test execution, walkthroughs, and documenting findings while maintaining professional skepticism and collaborating across teams.

The role emphasizes data analytics literacy, control testing, and regulatory awareness to deliver high-quality audit insights and timely coverage across the business.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of IT or cybersecurity audit experience.
• Applied control theory throughout audit lifecycle.
• Understanding regulatory, accounting, and financial industry best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and across teams in fast-paced environments.
• Experience with data analytics tools and dashboards.
• Certifications: CISA, CPA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CCSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist team leaders and Senior Managers/Managers in execution of audit tasks following Internal Audit Methodology.
• Evaluate processes under review and document test results per policies.
• Hold walkthroughs with client personnel to understand risks and controls.
• Assist with routine client status meetings and audit requests.
• Document and evaluate audit observations and findings.
• Validate management's corrective action plans addressing issues.
• Develop analytic control testing and dashboards to improve audit coverage.
• Maintain proficiency in data analytics and banking best practices.

Skills

IT Audit Experience

Cybersecurity Audit Experience

Regulatory Compliance Knowledge

Audit Lifecycle Knowledge

Control Theory Application

Problem-Solving

Strong Communication

Education

CISA, CPA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CCSP certifications

Tools

Data Visualization Tools

Dashboards

Information Systems

KRIs/KPIs

Job description

• Assist team leaders and Senior Managers/Managers in the execution of assigned audit tasks in line with American Express’ Internal Audit Methodology, internal policies and standards, and regulatory expectations throughout the audit lifecycle.


• Evaluate processes under review utilizing professional skepticism; execute audit tests and clearly document test results in accordance with internal policies and procedures.


• Hold walkthroughs with client personnel to understand, assess, evaluate, and document relevant risks and controls.


• Assist team leaders and Senior Managers/Managers with routine client status meetings, audit requests, and other administrative tasks.


• Assist team leaders and Senior Managers/Managers in documentation and evaluation of audit observations, findings.


• Validate management's corrective action plans to address business-identified issues, audit findings and regulatory remediations.


• Contribute to the development and periodic reviews of analytic control testing and ad hoc analytics, to drive timely risk insights, testing efficiencies and increased audit coverage.


• Develop a strong understanding of American Express’ business model, products, services, and organizational units.


• Maintain audit proficiency through ongoing professional development, including data analytics literacy skills, technology, banking best practices and regulatory expectations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant IT or cybersecurity audit experience


• Knowledge and experience in applying control theory and professional auditing practices throughout the audit lifecycle and special reviews.


• Understanding of regulatory, accounting, and financial industry best practices relevant to the business, including technology and data implications.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver audit deliverables with quality.


• Effectively works independently, within the team and across various teams in a fast-paced environment to drive business results.


• Ability to break-down complex problems into components and solve utilizing complex thought, process and risk/control knowledge.


• Experience with data analytic tools, data visualization, key risk indicators (KRIs), key performance indicators (KPIs), information systems / technology, and scorecards / dashboards, etc. (preferred)


• Interest in working with data, interpreting results, analytic best practices and experience with data analytics tools and data visualization (preferred)


• Professional certification: CISA, CPA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CCSP)) or other technology-focused certification (preferred)


• Relevant audit experience within the financial services industry (preferred)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in IT and cybersecurity audit practices, with a strong understanding of regulatory and financial industry standards. Proficient in data analytics and visualization, capable of delivering high-quality audit deliverables and insights.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• IT Audit Experience


• Cybersecurity Audit Experience


• Data Analytics Tools


• Professional Certification (CISA, CPA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CCSP)


• Regulatory Compliance Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Control Theory Application


• Audit Lifecycle Knowledge


• Risk Assessment


• Audit Documentation


• Analytic Control Testing

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication


• Strong Verbal Communication


• Independent Work


• Team Collaboration


• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• CISA


• CPA


• CIA


• CISM


• CISSP


• CCSP

Industry Keywords

• Financial Services Industry


• Regulatory Expectations


• Banking Best Practices


• Audit Standards


• Internal Audit Methodology

Tools & Technologies

• Data Visualization Tools


• Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)


• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)


• Information Systems


• Dashboards