At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared <a href="https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/company/who-we-are/" target="_blank">values</a> and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, youll 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. How will you make an impact in this role? <ul> <li>Own audit tasks across all stages of the audit lifecycle working on concurrent core and integrated audit projects, across multiple business areas, for different teams and audit team leaders</li> <li>Perform validations of internal audit issues and/or regulatory issues / concerns and assist in performing root cause analysis, etc. across global, US, and international market audits, across first and second line of-defense business functions, with particular focus upon financial crime, compliance and conduct risk domains</li> <li>Communicate results of the validations/audits to individuals at various levels of IAG and business management</li> <li>Participate in walkthroughs with relevant stakeholders to understand, credibly challenge, assess, and document relevant financial crime related processes, risks, and controls</li> <li>Develop familiarity of financial crimes risks within American Express, across all lines-of-business globally, and across both 1st and 2nd lines-of-defense functions</li> <li>Maintain audit proficiency through ongoing professional development including data literacy skills.</li> </ul> Minimum Qualifications: <ul> <li>5+ years of relevant internal audit experience, in particular in Financial Crime area</li> <li>Demonstrated integrity, innovation, teamwork, and excellence</li> <li>Business process experience in the financial services industry, including an understanding of related products, services, features, economics, best practices, and key regulations</li> <li>Good understanding of existing and evolving U.S. and International Fin Crime laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance</li> <li>Understanding and experience of financial crimes, compliance and conduct risk domains.</li> </ul> Preferred Qualifications: <ul> <li>Attained or work towards any of the following certifications related to financial crimes compliance:- ACAMS (Certified Anti Money Laundering Specialist)</li> <li>Experience within financial services, banking, or card products industries preferred.</li> <li>Background in compliance, internal audit - Big-4 and/or large financial institution experience</li> <li>Other relevant professional certifications (e.g. CIA, CISA, CPA, CISM, CAP, other technology-focused certification)</li> <li>Knowledge and experience in the application of control theory and professional auditing practices</li> </ul> <div> Non-considerations for sponsorship: Employment eligibility to work with American Express in Spain is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.   </div> <div> Considerations for sponsorship: Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain positions.  </div> 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:<ul><li>Competitive base salaries </li><li>Bonus incentives </li><li>Support for financial-well-being and retirement </li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) </li><li>Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need </li><li>Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) </li><li>Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) </li><li>Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program </li><li>Career development and training opportunities</li></ul>Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.