Senior Technology Auditor

American Express

Senior Technology Auditor in American Express auditing cybersecurity processes across the organization. Working in a hybrid model based in Phoenix, Charlotte, New York, or Sandy.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona, New York, North Carolina, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $78,000 - $124,750 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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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.

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IT Audit ExperienceCybersecurity Audit ExperienceData Analytics ToolsProfessional Certification (CISA, CPA, CIA, CISM, CISSP, CCSP)Regulatory Compliance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Control Theory ApplicationAudit Lifecycle KnowledgeRisk AssessmentAudit DocumentationAnalytic Control Testing

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationIndependent WorkTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Data Visualization ToolsKey Risk Indicators (KRIs)Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Information SystemsDashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

CISACPACIACISMCISSPCCSP

Industry Keywords

Financial Services IndustryRegulatory ExpectationsBanking Best PracticesAudit StandardsInternal Audit Methodology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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, or an industry recognized cloud certification such as ICS2 Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)) or other technology-focused certification (preferred)
Relevant audit experience within the financial services industry (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
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