Director – Audit, Financial Crimes

American Express

. Oversee audit professionals across multiple simultaneous audit projects across business areas and regions; conduct L2 reviews .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $123,000 - $215,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive audit experience with a focus on Financial Crime Compliance, regulatory activities, and risk management. Capable of leading audit teams, developing training plans, and applying critical thinking to evaluate risks and enhance audit processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

8+ Years Of Audit ExperienceFinancial Crime Compliance Programs AuditingCAMS CertificationData Analytic Tools ExperienceControl Theory Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Audit Lifecycle ManagementRisk-Based Insights DevelopmentControl Framework DesignRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeCritical Thinking Application

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationTeam DevelopmentMentoring And Coaching

Tools & Technologies

Data Visualization ToolsKey Risk Indicators (KRIs)Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Information Systems/TechnologyScorecards/Dashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

CAMS Certification

Industry Keywords

Bank Secrecy ActUSA PATRIOT ActOFACFinancial ServicesAuditing Best Practices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee audit professionals across multiple simultaneous audit projects across business areas and regions; conduct L2 reviews
Own a portfolio with accountability and a horizontal risk view
Collaborate with Audit Leaders to develop the annual risk-based Audit Plan
Support or lead regulatory activities and attend regulatory meetings
Lead delivery and execution of the annual Audit Plan using an integrated approach covering financial, operational, compliance, and technology risks
Review management corrective action plans addressing issues, audit findings, and regulatory remediations
Lead Chief Audit Executive audit report reviews and share insights
Develop relationships with Senior Business Leaders and identify emerging risks and control priorities
Collaborate on post-audit feedback discussions and support team development
Support special projects across business units and geographic regions
Mentor, coach, recruit, supervise, and develop audit staff
Develop training plans to upskill colleagues
Champion continuous improvement based on industry trends, regulatory developments, and auditing and banking best practices
Coach teams on applying the Bank Secrecy Act, USA PATRIOT Act, OFAC, and other global sanctions regimes

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of audit experience
Experience auditing Financial Crime Compliance Programs in the financial services and/or directly managing Financial Crime risks
Strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver high quality, actionable and value-added feedback to management
Ability to oversee multiple audits, projects and portfolios, set direction, and develop team capabilities
Ability to apply critical thinking to evaluate potential risks and translate considerations into evidence and risk-based insights
Knowledge of control theory and professional auditing practices across the full audit lifecycle, including design and evaluation of control frameworks
In-depth knowledge of current trends, new developments, regulations, technologies, and best practices in auditing, banking, and area of specialization
CAMS certification preferred
Experience with data analytic tools, data visualization, KRIs, KPIs, information systems/technology, and scorecards/dashboards preferred
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Equity (if applicable)