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About the Role

The Internal Audit Group (IAG) at American Express aims to protect and enhance organizational value by providing independent, objective, and risk-based assurance and advisory services. We influence how the Company manages risk by leveraging data, automation, and AI, delivering timely risk insights, and developing leaders. This role offers an opportunity to develop operational internal audit skills through a focused project, gaining hands-on experience in identifying and evaluating risks and controls across various portfolios.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key team member on operational audit projects by evaluating risk, documenting processes, implementing audit tests, and detailing results.
Research and learn about an audit entity.
Deploy critical thinking to assess potential risks and their impact to the business, using evidence to support conclusions.
Support leaders and senior auditors 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 results.
Build audit proficiency through ongoing professional development, including strengthening data skills.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a full-time Bachelor’s degree program.
Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

Skills

Data analysis
Risk evaluation
Business process controls
Technology controls
Critical thinking
Collaboration
Audit methodology

Location

United States

Work Type

Hybrid
Virtual

Experience Level

Internship

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree program

Benefits

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

About the Company

American Express has a 175-year history of innovation, shared values, and Leadership Behaviors.
We are committed to backing our customers, communities, and colleagues.
We operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring trust, security, and service.
Team Amex offers comprehensive support for holistic well-being, opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow careers.
Colleague voices and ideas matter, work makes an impact, and together, we help define the future of American Express.

Equal Opportunity

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
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