The Internal Audit Group (IAG) provides independent, risk-based assurance, advice, and insight, conducting enterprise-wide process, financial, compliance, and technology audits, and special projects and investigations. IAG supports the Board’s governance, validates regulatory findings, and uses data-driven audits to enable responsible innovation, strengthen controls, and fuel sustainable growth.
As a Senior Manager within the EMEA Audit team, based in our London office, you will help leading risk-based audit engagements across businesses and functions throughout the International region. Working with colleagues across the global Internal Audit Group, you will evaluate governance, risk management and controls, deliver meaningful insights, and help drive continuous improvement across the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
- Extensive amount of audit experience
- Significant experience in internal audit within the financial services industry.
- Experience leading complex audit engagements from planning through reporting, including evaluating governance, risk management, and internal controls.
- Experience working within a regulated financial institution and/or a leading professional services firm serving financial services clients.
- Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing principles, internal control frameworks, and professional auditing practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly to senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess risk, interpret data, and develop practical, risk-based recommendations.
- Experience reviewing the work of others and providing coaching and constructive feedback to support team development.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certification: CISA, CISM, CAP or other technology-focused certification
Interest in working with data, interpreting results, analytic best practices and experience with data analytics tools and data visualization
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Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the UK is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our 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.
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
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
- 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
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
