Staff Auditor, Internal Audit Group

American Express

Intern focusing on operational audit projects and risk evaluation at American Express. Collaborating on audit methodology and gaining hands-on experience in a team environment.

Posted 8/3/2026internshipSalt Lake City • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $24 - $63 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate risks and controls in audit processes, while effectively collaborating with teams to achieve audit objectives. Proficient in documenting processes and developing control tests in accordance with established methodologies.

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Risk AssessmentAudit TestingData AnalysisProcess DocumentationCollaboration

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Hard Skills

Audit MethodologyBusiness Process EvaluationControl TestingData SkillsInformation SystemsData AnalyticsAccountingFinanceInformation TechnologyCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCommunication

Industry Keywords

Operational AuditRisk ManagementControl AnalysisEvidence-Based ConclusionsProfessional Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a key team member on operational audit projects by evaluating risk, documenting processes under review, implementing audit tests (including business process and technology control tests), and detailing results in accordance with IAG methodology, policies, and procedures.
Research and learn about an audit entity.
Deploy critical thinking to assess what could go wrong and the impact to the business, while using evidence to support risk and control conclusions.
Support leaders and senior auditors in achieving audit objectives by collaborating in a team environment, attending walkthroughs, and detailing work papers.
Partner with business process audit teams and management to understand key processes, risks, and controls; develop control tests; and analyze and interpret results.
Build audit proficiency through ongoing professional development, including strengthening data skills.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s degree program
Candidates with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028
Pursuing a BA, BS, or equivalent degree in accounting, finance, information systems, data analytics or information technology related field
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salaries
Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counselling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities