Audit Director Project Governance

@ American Express

Overview

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year legacy of innovation and shared values. In the role of Audit Director Project Governance, you'll join the Internal Audit Group, a worldwide team dedicated to providing risk-based assurance and advisory services. Your voice matters and your work makes an impact.

About the Internal Audit Group

The Internal Audit Group operates across nine countries with 300+ team members. The mission is to protect and enhance organizational value and to influence risk management through independent audits and advisory services.

Role Description

The Audit Director Project Governance will be based in New York City, Salt Lake City, or Phoenix in a hybrid setup. You will lead a portfolio of audits focusing on project management frameworks, risk taxonomy, and regulatory expectations including OCC Heightened Standards. Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing multiple simultaneous audit projects across business areas
• Specializing in specific lines of business with a horizontal risk view
• Collaborating on the annual Audit Plan and regulatory activities
• Leading team feedback, post-audit discussions, and professional development
• Championing continuous improvement through industry trends and regulatory updates

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Oversee audit professionals across varying complex audits
• Develop and execute a risk-based audit portfolio
• Review corrective action plans and CAE audit reports
• Foster senior relationships and adjust approaches based on business changes
• Mentor and develop audit staff while recruiting new talent

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have 8+ years of audit experience, preferably with Big Four/C-SIB and strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience in risk-based audit practices, control theory, and project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PMBOK) is essential.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidates have experience in managing large-scale programs, enterprise PMOs, and data analytics. Familiarity with project management tools like Clarity, Jira, and MS Project, as well as professional certifications such as PMP, is an asset.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $123,000.00 to $215,250.00 annually, plus bonus, equity (if applicable), and comprehensive benefits including retirement match, health coverage, wellness programs, and flexible working options.

Key skills/competency

• Internal Audit
• Project Governance
• Risk Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Portfolio Management
• Leadership
• Team Development
• Project Management
• Data Analytics
• Stakeholder Engagement