Audit Director - Change Management - NY Staffing : Job Details

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.

Our Internal Audit Group is a worldwide function with 300 team members and offices across nine countries within American Express. Our mission is to protect and enhance organizational value by providing independent, objective, risk-based assurance, advisory services and to influence the way the company manages risk. We are committed to growing our audit staff significantly as we continue to expand and enhance the Internal Audit Group.

About the Role:

The Director of Audit will lead the function responsible for providing strategic support of department-level change initiatives related to enterprise risk framework updates, audit process and system changes, and skills development. This role builds alignment between the internal audit function and enterprise risk management priorities to drive consistent implementation of new audit methodologies, tools, and risk coverage approaches.

• Audit Portfolio Support
• Change Management & Implementation
• Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
• Enablement & Training
• Reporting & Monitoring

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 7 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or controls
• Strong understanding of risk frameworks, control assessment processes, and internal audit methodologies
• Proven track record leading complex change or transformation efforts within large, matrixed environments
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with audit tools and technologies, risk/control libraries, and agile methodology
• Professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA, CRMA)
• Financial Services experience

Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $205,000.00 annually bonus equity (if applicable) benefits

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
• 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

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Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.