American Express · 1 month ago
Director-Audit
Sandy, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$123K/yr - $215K/yr
7+ years expAmerican Express’ Internal Audit Group is looking for a Director of Audit to lead and innovate their audit processes. This role involves defining audit strategies, overseeing global audits, and managing a diverse audit team to ensure comprehensive risk-based coverage and adherence to standards.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute the Internal Audit coverage strategy for Liquidity Risk Management (LRM), Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (IRRBB), and Corporate Planning & Analysis (CP&A), including relevant Second Line functions
Develop and deliver an integrated, risk-based annual audit plan across First and Second Lines, coordinating with broader Internal Audit teams, incorporating current regulatory expectations and industry developments
Oversee global audits across LRM, IRRBB, and CP&A, covering all stages of audit execution, and provide effective challenge to stakeholders to assess governance, risk management, and control effectiveness, while identifying improvement opportunities across key processes (Internal Liquidity Stress Test (ILST), Contingency Funding Plan (CFP), IRRBB measurement and modeling, short- and long-term planning, etc.)
Validate remediation of audit and regulatory findings to ensure issues are sustainably addressed
Build strong stakeholder relationships across senior leadership (including regulatory bodies), and maintain a deep understanding of the business model, key risks, control environment and changes in the evolving regulatory landscape
Lead, develop, and manage a global audit team, ensuring high-quality execution, adherence to standards, and ongoing capability building through effective coaching, mentoring and development of junior colleagues, in geographically diverse locations
Drive innovation in audit through the adoption of data analytics and GenAI to enhance audit quality, efficiency, and insights in support of the department’s NextGen initiative
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, or finance
7+ years of relevant work experience leading a team of internal audit professionals covering treasury risk portfolios (across capital / liquidity / IRRBB) OR significant experience leading teams in a 1 st or 2 nd LoD-aligned Treasury control management function covering Liquidity / IRRBB risks at a major financial institution in the U.S. (i.e., Category I, II or III banking institution under the Tailoring Rules)
Deep knowledge of US liquidity risk regulatory requirements including the Enhanced Prudential Standards (Regulation YY), Reg WW (Liquidity Risk Management Standards), FR 2052a Reporting Instructions, and Recovery and Resolution Planning [165(d)]
Significant experience with FP&A / Corporate Planning functions, including strategic planning, analysis, board oversight, allocating balance sheet and enterprise-wide resources, setting hurdle rates and return targets
Experience validating internal controls and deep understanding of risk assessment concepts to assess and challenge the existing controls framework supporting the management of risks
Strong people skills, with proven ability to lead team members in a way that encourages collaboration and delivers results, and an ability to coach and mentor junior colleagues and co-sourced resources effectively
Proven ability to work independently, within a team and across teams in a challenging environment to drive business results, and the ability to manage competing priorities and employ creative thinking to lead and manage multiple projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills that deliver quality, actionable and impactful feedback to management on potential control issues and solutions to close gaps
Preferred
CFA, CPA, CIA, CRMA, FRM certifications
Experience working with U.S. regulatory examiners and understanding of regulatory expectations
Strong background in liquidity risk management and IRRBB, including ILST, modeling (e.g., EVE/EVS), risk measurement, balance sheet management, and related regulatory reporting (e.g., LCR, FR 2052a)
Proficiency in data analytics, visualization, and technology tools, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable risk insights and recommendations
Background in information systems, data analytics, or technology, with strong problem-solving skills and understanding of risk and control frameworks
Benefits
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
Company
American Express
At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Anré Williams
CEO, American Express National Bank (AENB) & Group President, Enterprise Services
Borden Burr
Chairman/CEO
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