Director, Audit – Regulatory Reporting SME

American Express

. Serve as IAG Finance’s SME for U.S.

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $123,000 - $215,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in U.S. regulatory reporting and auditing, with a strong focus on risk assessment, internal controls, and data quality. Proven ability to lead complex audits and communicate effectively with senior management while managing multiple priorities.

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U.S. Regulatory ReportingFR Y-9C PreparationRisk AssessmentInternal ControlsData Analytics

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Hard Skills

Regulatory Reporting AuditAudit ExecutionData Quality AssessmentRegulatory InterpretationSource-to-Report TraceabilityFinancial AuditingCompliance AuditingData Lineage EvaluationRegulatory Submission PreparationProcess Controls Assessment

Soft Skills

LeadershipStakeholder ManagementCommunicationProject ManagementCredible Challenge

Tools & Technologies

Data VisualizationTechnology-Enabled Auditing TechniquesKRIs/KPIsDashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACIACISA

Industry Keywords

BankingCapital MarketsFinancial ServicesRegulatory ComplianceAudit Portfolio

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as IAG Finance’s SME for U.S. regulatory reporting, providing technical expertise, strategic direction, and independent challenge across the audit portfolio
Lead complex, risk-based and integrated audits covering financial, operational, compliance, data, and technology risks
Assess end-to-end regulatory reporting processes, controls, and governance, including regulatory interpretation, data sourcing and transformation, report preparation, reconciliations, adjustments, review, and submission activities
Evaluate processes supporting FR Y-9C, FR Y-15, Call Report/FFIEC reports, FR Y-11, FR 2314, and other applicable regulatory submissions
Assess critical data elements, data lineage, data quality, source-to-report traceability, and related technology and data controls
Provide regulatory reporting expertise across risk assessments, audit planning, business monitoring, audit execution, issue identification, and communication of audit results and remediation strategies to senior management
Partner across Finance, Risk, Technology, Data, Compliance, and IAG to enhance audit coverage and leverage data analytics
Coach and develop colleagues and manage audit and co-sourced resources across global teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of relevant experience in U.S. regulatory reporting, regulatory reporting audit, regulatory examination, or related risk and control roles within the banking and capital markets sector of the financial services industry
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Deep knowledge of U.S. regulatory reporting requirements
Hands-on experience preparing, reviewing, overseeing, auditing, or examining FR Y-9C, FR Y-15, Call Report/FFIEC reports, FR Y-11, FR 2314, and other key regulatory reports
Experience assessing end-to-end reporting processes, regulatory reporting controls, critical data elements, data lineage, data quality, and source-to-report flows
Experience assessing implementation of new or revised regulatory reporting requirements, including interpretation of reporting instructions and related control impacts
Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment, and professional auditing practices across the audit lifecycle
Ability to provide credible challenge, exercise sound judgment, and communicate complex regulatory and control matters to senior stakeholders
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and project management skills
Ability to influence senior management and lead multiple complex priorities
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States; visa sponsorship will not be pursued
Preferred: CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent certification
Preferred: regulatory reporting experience within a large, complex U.S. banking organization or similarly regulated financial institution
Preferred: experience with regulatory examinations and regulatory remediation programs
Preferred: experience assessing technology and automated controls supporting regulatory reporting
Preferred: proficiency with data analytics, visualization, KRIs/KPIs, dashboards, and technology-enabled auditing techniques

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)