About the role#
The Internal Audit Group (IAG) at American Express provides independent, risk-based assurance and advisory services to influence how the company manages risk. As a Summer 2027 Staff Auditor intern, you will develop operational audit skills by working on projects that expose you to various portfolios. You will gain hands-on experience identifying and evaluating risks, business process controls, and technology controls while learning the American Express business model and internal audit methodology.
What you'll do#
- Serve as a key team member on operational audit projects by evaluating risk, documenting processes, implementing audit tests, and detailing results in accordance with IAG methodology, policies, and procedures.
- Research and learn about specific audit entities.
- Deploy critical thinking to assess potential business risks and impacts, using evidence to support risk and control conclusions.
- Support leaders and senior auditors by collaborating in a team environment, attending walkthroughs, and detailing work papers.
- Partner with audit teams and management to understand key processes, develop control tests, and analyze results.
- Build audit proficiency through professional development and the strengthening of data skills.
- Produce deliverables such as audit planning checklists, work papers, and audit reports.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a full-time Bachelor’s degree program.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Pursuit of a degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Science, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Systems, or Information Technology.
- Employment eligibility to work in the United States without company visa sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Sandy, Utah.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship position.
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