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Sensata Technologies is seeking a highly experienced and process-oriented Internal Audit Director (IAD) to lead and oversee the company's internal audit function. This role is critical in ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls and driving process improvement across the organization. The IAD will report administratively to the Chief Accounting Officer. Additionally, the IAD will have functional accountability and make periodic reports to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
The IAD will manage the relationship with the company's internal audit service provider and ensure that audit activities are aligned with Sensata's objectives and executed to the highest standards.
# General Responsibilities
+ Lead the internal audit function, including oversight of co-sourced internal audit services.
+ Develop and execute a risk-based internal audit plan aligned with the company's strategic, operational, and compliance objectives.
+ Direct the annual internal controls testing and reporting process, including SOX compliance.
+ Collaborate with management and external auditors to resolve identified control and process issues.
+ Present audit findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to the Audit Committee and senior management.
+ Monitor and report on the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
+ Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and industry best practices.
+ Foster a culture of continuous improvement and risk awareness across the organization.
+ Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders on process optimization, risk mitigation, and internal controls.
+ Coordinate with the Legal department to conduct preliminary assessments of hotline or other complaints with potential financial implications. Resolve issues directly when appropriate, and escalate complex or material matters to co-sourced internal audit resources to ensure thorough and independent investigations.
+ Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks.
# Experience / Qualifications
+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA, CIA, or equivalent certification strongly preferred; or equivalent relevant work experience.
+ 10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, or risk management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
+ Experience managing co-sourced or outsourced internal audit providers.
+ Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), SOX compliance, and risk assessment methodologies.
+ Proven ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership and board-level stakeholders.
+ Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and process-driven with a strong commitment to integrity and accountability.
+ Experience in a global manufacturing environment is a plus.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to handle multiple competing tasks and demands
+ Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
**Additional Qualifications:**
+ **Travel:** up to 25%
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# Base Salary Range:
$165,300.00 - $227,370.00
_At Sensata, our employees are the key to our success and growth. We recognize that each individual brings their own unique experience, therefore the base salary range information shown above is a general guideline only. Sensata considers several factors when extending an offer, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. In addition to base salary, Sensata offers competitive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, along with education reimbursement, wellness programs, a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching, and a variety of paid time off, such as vacation or flex-time, sick, bereavement, and parental leave. Certain positions are also eligible for short-term incentive and long-term incentive programs._
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+ Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining **new perspectives** through mutual respect and open communication
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**Description**
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
About the Internal Audit Group at American Express
Our Internal Audit Group is a worldwide function with 300 team members and offices across nine countries within American Express. Our mission is to protect and enhance organizational value by providing independent, objective, risk-based assurance, advisory services and to influence the way the company manages risk.
We are committed to growing our audit staff significantly as we continue to expand and enhance the Internal Audit Group. Our assurance and risk professionals have diverse backgrounds including internal controls, consumer compliance, technology, operational risk, financial accounting, data analytics, and banking operations. Our audit teams align to key risk areas and business units to ensure IAG can provide comprehensive and risk-based audit coverage. In addition, IAG has a Professional Practices group responsible for managing audit operations, quality, and standards; regulatory relations; reporting; training and professional development; and key internal capabilities and technologies.
The Director of Audit will lead the function responsible for providing strategic support of department-level change initiatives related to enterprise risk framework updates, audit process and system changes, and skills development. This role builds alignment between the internal audit function and enterprise risk management priorities to drive consistent implementation of new audit methodologies, tools, and risk coverage approaches.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Audit Portfolio Support:
+ Serve as a central point of contact and coordination for Audit Leader Portfolios, Professional Practices and Risk Transformation PMO to ensure consistency and completeness in audit change execution risk coverage.
+ Partner across the Change Director Community to operationalize and update risk universe components, including risk statements, control expectations, and testing approaches standards.
+ Facilitate the implementation of enterprise risk framework changes into audit practices.
+ Change Management & Implementation:
+ Lead planning and execution of change initiatives related to updates in enterprise risk frameworks, taxonomies, and associated control libraries.
+ Oversee change management strategies and communications to ensure successful adoption of new tools, templates, or methodologies
+ Partner with Product Management, Professional Practices, and Technology teams to drive rollout of new audit platforms, enablement tools, and automation capabilities.
+ Stakeholder Engagement & Governance:
+ Collaborate with key stakeholders in Risk, Compliance, Technology, and the Business to stay ahead of enterprise changes impacting the audit approach.
+ Represent the audit team department in cross-functional forums related to changes being driven from Project ACE and Project Guardian risk taxonomy governance, control standards, and risk oversight initiatives. (For Internal JD Only)
+ Enablement & Training:
+ Work with Audit Training and Professional Practices to ensure timely enablement of audit staff on changes to risk frameworks, tools, and processes.
+ Lead knowledge-sharing sessions and develop communications to support upskilling across the department.
+ Reporting & Monitoring:
+ Establish metrics and dashboards to monitor adoption and effectiveness of implemented changes.
+ Provide updates and recommendations to senior leadership on risks, dependencies, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
+ 10 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or controls, preferably in financial services.
+ Strong understanding of risk frameworks control assessment processes, and internal audit methodologies.
+ Proven track record leading complex change or transformation efforts within large, matrixed environments.
+ Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
+ Experience with audit tools and technologies, risk/control libraries, and agile methodology is a plus.
+ Professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA, CRMA) preferred.
Key Competencies:
+ Strategic Thinking
+ Influence and Collaboration
+ Change Leadership
+ Project Management
+ Risk and Control Expertise
+ Operational Execution
**Qualifications**
Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $205,000.00 annually bonus equity (if applicable) benefits
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
+ 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
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site .
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 the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, 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.
We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
US Job Seekers - Click to view the " Know Your Rights " poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
**Job:** Internal Audit
**Primary Location:** US-New York-New York
**Other Locations:** US-Maryland
**Schedule** Full-time
**Req ID:**

**Description**
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
About the Internal Audit Group at American Express
Our Internal Audit Group is a worldwide function with 300 team members and offices across nine countries within American Express. Our mission is to protect and enhance organizational value by providing independent, objective, risk-based assurance, advisory services and to influence the way the company manages risk.
We are committed to growing our audit staff significantly as we continue to expand and enhance the Internal Audit Group. Our assurance and risk professionals have diverse backgrounds including internal controls, consumer compliance, technology, operational risk, financial accounting, data analytics, and banking operations. Our audit teams align to key risk areas and business units to ensure IAG can provide comprehensive and risk-based audit coverage. In addition, IAG has a Professional Practices group responsible for managing audit operations, quality, and standards; regulatory relations; reporting; training and professional development; and key internal capabilities and technologies.
The Director of Audit will lead the function responsible for providing strategic support of department-level change initiatives related to enterprise risk framework updates, audit process and system changes, and skills development. This role builds alignment between the internal audit function and enterprise risk management priorities to drive consistent implementation of new audit methodologies, tools, and risk coverage approaches.
Key Responsibilities:
+ Audit Portfolio Support:
+ Serve as a central point of contact and coordination for Audit Leader Portfolios, Professional Practices and Risk Transformation PMO to ensure consistency and completeness in audit change execution risk coverage.
+ Partner across the Change Director Community to operationalize and update risk universe components, including risk statements, control expectations, and testing approaches standards.
+ Facilitate the implementation of enterprise risk framework changes into audit practices.
+ Change Management & Implementation:
+ Lead planning and execution of change initiatives related to updates in enterprise risk frameworks, taxonomies, and associated control libraries.
+ Oversee change management strategies and communications to ensure successful adoption of new tools, templates, or methodologies
+ Partner with Product Management, Professional Practices, and Technology teams to drive rollout of new audit platforms, enablement tools, and automation capabilities.
+ Stakeholder Engagement & Governance:
+ Collaborate with key stakeholders in Risk, Compliance, Technology, and the Business to stay ahead of enterprise changes impacting the audit approach.
+ Represent the audit team department in cross-functional forums related to changes being driven from Project ACE and Project Guardian risk taxonomy governance, control standards, and risk oversight initiatives. (For Internal JD Only)
+ Enablement & Training:
+ Work with Audit Training and Professional Practices to ensure timely enablement of audit staff on changes to risk frameworks, tools, and processes.
+ Lead knowledge-sharing sessions and develop communications to support upskilling across the department.
+ Reporting & Monitoring:
+ Establish metrics and dashboards to monitor adoption and effectiveness of implemented changes.
+ Provide updates and recommendations to senior leadership on risks, dependencies, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
+ 10 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or controls, preferably in financial services.
+ Strong understanding of risk frameworks control assessment processes, and internal audit methodologies.
+ Proven track record leading complex change or transformation efforts within large, matrixed environments.
+ Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
+ Experience with audit tools and technologies, risk/control libraries, and agile methodology is a plus.
+ Professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA, CRMA) preferred.
Key Competencies:
+ Strategic Thinking
+ Influence and Collaboration
+ Change Leadership
+ Project Management
+ Risk and Control Expertise
+ Operational Execution
**Qualifications**
Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $205,000.00 annually bonus equity (if applicable) benefits
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
+ 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
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site .
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 the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, 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.
We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
US Job Seekers - Click to view the " Know Your Rights " poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
**Job:** Internal Audit
**Primary Location:** US-New York-New York
**Other Locations:** US-Maryland
**Schedule** Full-time
**Req ID:**

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.
In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization's extensive global network. The Group's operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.
The anticipated salary range for this role is between $190,000.00 and $225,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.
**Overview**
SMBC is seeking an experienced Audit Director with a minimum of 10 years' experience in the banking and finance/technology industry to conduct audit coverage for the firm's cybersecurity and other related technology controls. Reporting to the Cybersecurity Audit Team Head, the Audit Director will be responsible for (i) conducting cybersecurity and other related technology audits, ensuring work is performed in accordance with IIA standards and Internal Audit Department (IAD) policies and procedures, and (ii) supporting the Cybersecurity Audit Team Head in the execution of their duties. In addition, they will (i) support IAD Management team in helping to identify areas of coverage for planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of an internal audit program covering cybersecurity and technology related areas across the Americas Division and (ii) conduct regular continuous monitoring activities covering cybersecurity and technology related risks and related processes and controls within a prescribed timeframe.
When acting as the Auditor in Charge, the individual will be assigned an audit team (2-4 individuals from both the North America and EMEA IT Audit teams) depending on the size and complexity of the audit.
**Role Responsibilities**
+ Conduct regular audits of cybersecurity and technology related areas assessing adherence to firm and regulatory requirements and assessing design, operating effectiveness and sustainability of associated controls.
+ Create audit issues and reports that clearly articulate results, conclusions and recommendations for review with senior audit management and auditees.
+ Challenge the ongoing coverage of cybersecurity and technology related areas and present ideas for improvement.
+ Facilitate risk issue tracking to promote timely remediation.
+ Track and validate closure of issues raised by IAD, external auditors, regulators, and self-identified by stakeholders, including recommending additional actions when necessary.
+ Work collaboratively with colleagues and auditees to identify risk concerns and agree reasonable solutions.
+ Forge strong partnerships with colleagues in other technology and control functions including legal, compliance, data security and risk management to promote front-to-back collaboration across risk assessment and findings remediation.
+ Partner with audit colleagues in other business verticals and/or geographies to share best practices and drive greater consistency.
+ Seek out opportunities to engage with stakeholders outside of formal audit periods to drive deeper relationships.
+ Stay up-to-date with evolving industry/regulatory changes impacting the business and participate in appropriate control forums.
+ Conduct regular Continuous Monitoring activities and auditable entity updates.
+ Recognize the confidential nature of IAD communications and access to information; exercise discipline in protecting the confidentiality and security of information in accordance with IAD policies and procedures.
**Qualifications and Skills**
+ Minimum of 10 years of Cybersecurity/audit experience in the banking and/or technology industry.
+ Knowledge and experience in various Technology and Cybersecurity domains, e.g., Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Management, etc.
+ Knowledge of cybersecurity related risks (i.e., Governance, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover, Supply Chain, and Demand Management).
+ Knowledge of industry relevant standards (e.g., NIST, CRI) and related regulatory expectations (e.g., NYS DFS 500, FFIEC).
+ Knowledge of audit techniques, risk and internal controls assessment, and workpaper standards. Ability to manage and execute audits, from planning to audit closing.
+ Strong strategic thinking skills including the ability to identify and assess technology related risks.
+ Ability to act as trusted advisor to senior management using discretion and sound judgment in identifying, analyzing, and reporting results.
+ Excellent communication (both verbal and written), presentation and professional skills including the ability to interact effectively at all levels within the organization.
+ Enthusiastic and self-motivated, effective under pressure and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability.
+ Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, MIS, Finance, or related field. Advanced degree is a plus.
+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
SMBC's employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.
SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at

**Description**
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
**About the Role:**
This role is based in New York and will be supporting the Vice President of Global Financial Crime. This is a senior role in the department and will be responsible for providing global leadership in IAG and American Express more broadly.
**About the Team:**
The Financial Crimes Internal Audit Team is part of the broader Internal Audit function and provides independent assurance over the firm's ability to prevent and detect financial crime. The team focuses on key risks such as anti-money laundering, sanctions, and anti-bribery/corruption, assessing whether governance, risk management, and control frameworks are effective and aligned with regulatory expectations. Through risk-based audits, the team evaluates both the design and operating effectiveness of financial crime compliance programs, while also offering insights to strengthen controls and promote a culture of compliance. By delivering objective assurance to senior management and the Board, the team helps safeguard the institution's integrity and reputation in a complex global regulatory environment.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Support the development of the American Express International IAG Financial Crime Coverage Strategy.
+ Support oversight of Global Financial Crime team coverage for both home and away audits.
+ Develop and maintain collaborative senior stakeholder relationships across the enterprise to perform effective business monitoring.
+ Execute and oversee audits of international Financial Crime audits and issues validations ensuring adequate workpaper quality and effective stakeholder challenge or escalation where necessary.
+ Effectively coach, mentor and develop colleagues and co-sourced across all aspects of their role, the audit and analytic lifecycle, and audit methodology.
+ Maintain the team's resource calendar, training program and recruiting pipeline, and execute the screening and selection process.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ 7 years of relevant experience
+ Fluent understanding and experience with Audit methodology within internal/external audit, including independently leading audit work streams.
+ Financial services industry experience and an understanding of related products, services, features, economics and key regulations
+ Understanding of regulatory, accounting, and financial industry best practices relevant to the business, including technology and data implications
+ Experience and understanding of Financial Crime risks, regulation, and best practices.
+ Ability to break-down a complex problem into components, process knowledge and risk/control knowledge, and communicate issues and control recommendations with transparency, integrity and impact
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills that deliver quality, actionable and beneficial feedback to management on potential control issues and solutions to close gaps
+ Effectively works independently, within a team and across teams in a fast-paced environment to drive business results, utilizing related project management skills, employing creative thinking, and the ability to work on competing priorities
+ Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects and provide developmental feedback across deliverables
+ Proven ability lead team members in a way that encourages, develops, and delivers results.
+ BA, BS, or equivalent degree in accounting or finance related field **Preferred Qualifications**
+ Background in Compliance would be a plus
+ Qualification in Financial Crime prevention (e.g., ACAMs or ICA Diploma)
**Qualifications**
Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $205,000.00 annually bonus equity (if applicable) benefits
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
+ 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
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site .
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 the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, 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.
We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
US Job Seekers - Click to view the " Know Your Rights " poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
**Job:** Internal Audit
**Primary Location:** US-New York-New York
**Schedule** Full-time
**Req ID:**

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

How will you make an impact in this role?

American Express’ Internal Audit Group (IAG) has reinvented our audit process and is leading the financial services industry with our Audit NextGen, Data-Driven Continuous Auditing, and Auditor of the Future initiatives. Each uniquely support our Winning Aspiration to be a world class internal audit function that:

• Provides data-driven and technology-enabled assurance
• Delivers timely risk insights that are business-aware and forward-looking
• Supports our colleagues with experiences that prepare them to be enterprise leaders

Collectively, IAG’s strategic initiatives, combined with our greatest asset - our people - enable IAG to utilize advanced data analysis capabilities, provide greater and continuous assurance, and help ensure quality products and services are provided to American Express customers.

IAG’s innovative Data-Driven Continuous Auditing approach has led to patent-pending technology assets over our uniquely developed audit methodology and technology enablers.

We are looking for those who share our mission and aspirations and are passionate about the use of data and technology in a collaborative, people-focused environment.

About the Internal Audit Group at American Express

Our Internal Audit Group is a worldwide function with 300+ team members and offices across nine countries within American Express. Our mission is to protect and enhance organizational value by providing independent, objective, risk-based assurance, advisory services and to influence the way the company manages risk.

We are committed to growing our audit staff significantly as we continue to expand and enhance the Internal Audit Group. Our assurance and risk professionals have diverse backgrounds including internal controls, consumer compliance, technology, operational risk, financial accounting, data analytics, and banking operations. Our audit teams align to key risk areas and business units to ensure IAG can provide comprehensive and risk-based audit coverage. In addition, IAG has a Professional Practices group responsible for managing audit operations, quality, and standards; regulatory relations; reporting; training and professional development; and key internal capabilities and technologies.

About the Role:

Our Internal Audit group is seeking an eager Cybersecurity Audit Director to help advance and grow our audit coverage across our cybersecurity audit portfolio. In this role, the ideal candidate will be the team leader for auditors to provide assurance over areas such as application security, infrastructure security, cybersecurity incident readiness and response, encryption management, and cloud services. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to showcase and further expand your audit skills, and knowledge!

About the Team:

The cybersecurity audit portfolio spans the information technology through the enterprise. Audit coverage includes auditing first-line information security processes. The cybersecurity audit team is heavily focused on utilizing a data driven auditing approach across the audit portfolio.

The Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• Lead a team of approximately five technology audit colleagues provide internal audit assurance over first-line information security processes, and deliver cybersecurity thought leadership to the team
• Plan and lead execution of cybersecurity audits on the company annual audit plan
• Ensure that audits delivery assurance and objectives by setting the audit scope, developing test plans, and leading colleagues to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of cybersecurity controls, including testing control effectiveness with analytics-based testing
• Analyze regulatory and industry cybersecurity requirements and frameworks over risk management, technology, and information security
• Maintain the team's resources, training program, recruiting pipeline, and execute the screening and selection process
• Monitor a portfolio of cybersecurity audit analytics, assess results, & use data to tell the business story, and work with audit and business colleagues to validate findings
• Evaluate cybersecurity audit results, synthesize audit findings across the project, draft audit reports and ensure effective and efficient execution of audits in conformance with professional and department standards, budgets, and timelines
• Present audit objectives, scope, and results to senior management and technology subject matter experts, clearly articulating the potential impact of control gaps in a highly professional and proficient manner
• Assist other team leaders, senior auditors, and staff auditors in accomplishing team objectives and producing results
• Execute multiple simultaneous global audit projects of all sizes and complexity across multiple business areas including integrated audits that consider financial, operational, compliance and technology risk
• Effectively coach, teach, mentor and develop junior colleagues and co-sourced resources in geographically diverse locations across all aspects of their role, the audit and analytic lifecycle, audit methodology, and technology processes & controls
• Monitor industry cybersecurity trends and emerging risks and propose potential changes to the IAG audit universe to ensure audit coverage evolves with the risk environment
• Occasionally lead a team of approximately five technology audit colleagues provide internal audit assurance over first-line information technology general control processes
• Assume full performance management responsibility for assigned staff

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant technology audit experience
• 4+ years Experience leading audit teams at a Big 4 public accounting firm within the financial services industry OR at a category I, II or III global systematically important bank (GSIB)
• Experience testing all IT General Control technology control domains
• BA, BS, or equivalent degree in accounting or technology related field
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• An industry recognized cloud certification, e.g., ICS2 CCSP, or complete within 12 months of hire date.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of control theory and professional auditing practices including the audit lifecycle
• Strong knowledge of information security and infrastructure related terminology and concepts (e.g., zero trust, defense in depth, hybrid cloud, infrastructure as code, virtualization, public key infrastructure (PKI), etc.)
• Prior experience in applying cybersecurity concepts and controls/countermeasures in public cloud environments (Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, etc.).
• Prior experience in analyzing regulatory and industry cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, FFIEC, CRI, MITRE ATT&CK) and applying guidance to audits of cybersecurity controls
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a cybersecurity mentor or coach to junior team members, including prior experience in creating training materials and delivering cybersecurity training to audit teams and departments
• Ability to break-down a complex problem into components, solve them using data analysis, process knowledge and risk/control knowledge, and communicate results and control recommendations with transparency and integrity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that deliver quality, actionable and beneficial feedback to management on potential control issues and solutions to close gaps.
• Effectively leads a team in a fast-paced environment to drive business results, utilizing related project management skills, employing creative thinking, and the ability to work on competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial services industry strongly preferred
• 10+ years of relevant technology audit experience
• BA or BS in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Experience leading teams in technology, cybersecurity, or information security risk management
• Experience with using data analytic tools, data visualization, key risk indicators (KRIs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and scorecards / dashboards
• Background in information systems, data analytics or information technology

Non-considerations for sponsorship: Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $205,000.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• 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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site .

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 the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, 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.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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Description

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

How will you make an impact in this role?

American Express' Internal Audit Group (IAG) has reinvented our audit process and is leading the financial services industry with our Audit NextGen, Data-Driven Continuous Auditing, and Auditor of the Future initiatives. Each uniquely support our Winning Aspiration to be a world class internal audit function that:

• Provides data-driven and technology-enabled assurance

• Delivers timely risk insights that are business-aware and forward-looking

• Supports our colleagues with experiences that prepare them to be enterprise leaders

Collectively, IAG's strategic initiatives, combined with our greatest asset - our people - enable IAG to utilize advanced data analysis capabilities, provide greater and continuous assurance, and help ensure quality products and services are provided to American Express customers.

IAG's innovative Data-Driven Continuous Auditing approach has led to patent-pending technology assets over our uniquely developed audit methodology and technology enablers.

We are looking for those who share our mission and aspirations and are passionate about the use of data and technology in a collaborative, people-focused environment.

About the Internal Audit Group at American Express

Our Internal Audit Group is a worldwide function with 300 team members and offices across nine countries within American Express. Our mission is to protect and enhance organizational value by providing independent, objective, risk-based assurance, advisory services and to influence the way the company manages risk.

We are committed to growing our audit staff significantly as we continue to expand and enhance the Internal Audit Group. Our assurance and risk professionals have diverse backgrounds including internal controls, consumer compliance, technology, operational risk, financial accounting, data analytics, and banking operations. Our audit teams align to key risk areas and business units to ensure IAG can provide comprehensive and risk-based audit coverage. In addition, IAG has a Professional Practices group responsible for managing audit operations, quality, and standards; regulatory relations; reporting; training and professional development; and key internal capabilities and technologies.

About the Role:

Our Internal Audit group is seeking an eager Cybersecurity Audit Director to help advance and grow our audit coverage across our cybersecurity audit portfolio. In this role, the ideal candidate will be the team leader for auditors to provide assurance over areas such as application security, infrastructure security, cybersecurity incident readiness and response, encryption management, and cloud services. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to showcase and further expand your audit skills, and knowledge!

About the Team:

The cybersecurity audit portfolio spans the information technology through the enterprise. Audit coverage includes auditing first-line information security processes. The cybersecurity audit team is heavily focused on utilizing a data driven auditing approach across the audit portfolio.

The Key Responsibilities of the role include:

• Lead a team of approximately five technology audit colleagues provide internal audit assurance over first-line information security processes, and deliver cybersecurity thought leadership to the team

• Plan and lead execution of cybersecurity audits on the company annual audit plan

• Ensure that audits delivery assurance and objectives by setting the audit scope, developing test plans, and leading colleagues to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of cybersecurity controls, including testing control effectiveness with analytics-based testing

• Analyze regulatory and industry cybersecurity requirements and frameworks over risk management, technology, and information security

• Maintain the team's resources, training program, recruiting pipeline, and execute the screening and selection process

• Monitor a portfolio of cybersecurity audit analytics, assess results, & use data to tell the business story, and work with audit and business colleagues to validate findings

• Evaluate cybersecurity audit results, synthesize audit findings across the project, draft audit reports and ensure effective and efficient execution of audits in conformance with professional and department standards, budgets, and timelines

• Present audit objectives, scope, and results to senior management and technology subject matter experts, clearly articulating the potential impact of control gaps in a highly professional and proficient manner

• Assist other team leaders, senior auditors, and staff auditors in accomplishing team objectives and producing results

• Execute multiple simultaneous global audit projects of all sizes and complexity across multiple business areas including integrated audits that consider financial, operational, compliance and technology risk

• Effectively coach, teach, mentor and develop junior colleagues and co-sourced resources in geographically diverse locations across all aspects of their role, the audit and analytic lifecycle, audit methodology, and technology processes & controls

• Monitor industry cybersecurity trends and emerging risks and propose potential changes to the IAG audit universe to ensure audit coverage evolves with the risk environment

• Occasionally lead a team of approximately five technology audit colleagues provide internal audit assurance over first-line information technology general control processes

• Assume full performance management responsibility for assigned staff

Minimum Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant technology audit experience

• 4 years Experience leading audit teams at a Big 4 public accounting firm within the financial services industry OR at a category I, II or III global systematically important bank (GSIB)

• Experience testing all IT General Control technology control domains

• BA, BS, or equivalent degree in accounting or technology related field

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• An industry recognized cloud certification, e.g., ICS2 CCSP, or complete within 12 months of hire date.

• Knowledge and experience in the application of control theory and professional auditing practices including the audit lifecycle

• Strong knowledge of information security and infrastructure related terminology and concepts (e.g., zero trust, defense in depth, hybrid cloud, infrastructure as code, virtualization, public key infrastructure (PKI), etc.)

• Prior experience in applying cybersecurity concepts and controls/countermeasures in public cloud environments (Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, etc.).

• Prior experience in analyzing regulatory and industry cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, FFIEC, CRI, MITRE ATT&CK) and applying guidance to audits of cybersecurity controls

• Demonstrated ability to serve as a cybersecurity mentor or coach to junior team members, including prior experience in creating training materials and delivering cybersecurity training to audit teams and departments

• Ability to break-down a complex problem into components, solve them using data analysis, process knowledge and risk/control knowledge, and communicate results and control recommendations with transparency and integrity

• Strong written and verbal communication skills that deliver quality, actionable and beneficial feedback to management on potential control issues and solutions to close gaps.

• Effectively leads a team in a fast-paced environment to drive business results, utilizing related project management skills, employing creative thinking, and the ability to work on competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial services industry strongly preferred

• 10 years of relevant technology audit experience

• BA or BS in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)

• Experience leading teams in technology, cybersecurity, or information security risk management

• Experience with using data analytic tools, data visualization, key risk indicators (KRIs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and scorecards / dashboards

• Background in information systems, data analytics or information technology

Non-considerations for sponsorship: Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

Qualifications

Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $205,000.00 annually bonus equity (if applicable) benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• 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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site .

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 the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, 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.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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Job: Internal Audit

Primary Location: US-Arizona-Phoenix

Other Locations: US-Utah-Salt Lake City, US-New York-New York

Schedule Full-time

Req ID:

Audit Director - Model Risk

We are looking for an experienced Audit Director who will lead model and model risk audits from the 3LOD and partner with business stakeholders to improve company's governance, risk management and internal controls in model risk management in SMBC Americas Division, with a focus of review of CCAR model governance and controls.

Role Objectives: Delivery

• Support IAD Management Team in refining and executing the broad audit program that covers all models used in financial and non-financial risk management across SMBC Americas Division.
• Assist Model Audit Team Lead with the delivery and execution of IAD's model audit plan and assurance responsibilities. Provide support in preparation of management reports and regulatory presentation.
• Conduct or lead internal audits and issue validation according to IIA Standards and internal IAD procedures within prescribed timeframes to support timely management review.
• Ensure written and verbal communication of ACRs and individual audit report(s) as assigned conform with IAD NY methodology and incorporate sound judgment.
• Oversee and participate in quarterly and annual continuous monitoring / risk assessment process to identify business trends and changes in the business risk profile, and when necessary, propose updates to the audit plan to reflect them.
• Identify business process improvement opportunities in assigned audit areas by proposing corrective actions
• As needed, assist with special projects related to IAD strategic initiatives.

Role Objectives: Interpersonal

• Effectively communicate with stakeholder and audit senior management to clearly articulate audit strategy, testing results and corrective measures.
• Develop, promote and maintain a collaborative and strong working relationship with AD business heads, external auditors, and regulators.
• Support Risk and Lending Business and Functional Head and Model Audit Team Lead to provide support, coaching, and feedback to audit team which may include other junior team members or co-sourced internal audit professionals.
• Demonstrate accountability, ownership and sense of diligence over individual tasks and assigned audit areas with limited supervision.

Role Objectives: Expertise

• Experience and deep knowledge of 1) CCAR and 2) capital markets products
• Excellent communication, presentation and professional skills including the ability to interact effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Understanding of applicable regulatory standards (including Model Risk (SR 11-7)).

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 10 years experience in the banking and finance industry or consulting companies, preferably in the 2nd and/or 3rd line of defense roles for model risk
• At Least 4 years of hands-on audit experience and familiarity with audit techniques, internal controls, and workpaper standards.
• Advanced Degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Finance, STEM or other quantitative field.

SMBC's employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at

Nearest Major Market: Jersey City Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

**U.S. License Audit Director**
**Department:**
License Compliance / Legal
**Reports to:**
VP, License Compliance
**Position Summary**
The U.S. License Audit Director will lead the software license compliance and audit programs across the Americas. This senior leadership role is responsible for designing and executing strategies to protect the company's intellectual property, ensure customer compliance with license agreements, and drive revenue recovery through formal and informal audit processes. The successful candidate will work closely with legal, sales, finance, and partner teams to enforce compliance programs and build trusted customer relationships.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Strategic Leadership:
+ Develop and execute the Americas regional strategy for software license compliance and audit initiatives aligned with global objectives
+ Build and lead a high-performing compliance and audit team across the Americas
+ License Audit Management:
+ Plan, manage, and oversee software license audits, reviews, and engagements with customers and partners.
+ Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (legal counsel, technical experts, third-party auditors) to ensure accuracy and fairness in the audit process.
+ Risk Mitigation & IP Protection:
+ Identify high-risk markets and accounts; proactively address non-compliance risks.
+ Implement best practices to reduce piracy, unauthorized usage, and licensing breaches.
+ Cross-Functional Collaboration:
+ Partner with Sales, Legal, and Finance teams to support compliance-related revenue opportunities.
+ Provide actionable insights from audit findings to influence future licensing models and customer engagement strategies.
+ Stakeholder Engagement:
+ Act as the senior point of contact for customer and partner communications related to compliance audits in the Americas.
+ Represent the company at industry forums and events related to IP protection and compliance.
+ Metrics & Reporting:
+ Establish KPIs for audit programs and deliver regular reports to global leadership on progress, risks, and outcomes.
**Qualifications:**
+ Education:
+ Bachelor's degree
+ Preferred major in Business, Law, Information Technology, or a related field.
+ Experience:
+ 7+ years of experience in software license compliance, license audit management, IP protection, or a related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
+ Proven experience managing multi-country programs and teams in the Americas
+ Strong understanding of software licensing models, cloud subscription models, and IP laws
+ Skills & Competencies:
+ Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management skills.
+ Strong business acumen with the ability to balance compliance enforcement and customer relationship management.
+ Fluency in English and Spanish is required
+ High integrity, strategic mindset, and ability to operate in complex, matrixed organizations.
**Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)**
+ Annual compliance-driven revenue recovery and protection
+ Successful completion of license audits in accordance with global standards
+ Reduction of non-compliance risk exposure in key markets
+ Team development and cross-functional collaboration effectiveness
**Why Join Us?**
This is a high-impact leadership role in a global software company committed to innovation, intellectual property protection, and fair software usage. You will have the opportunity to shape compliance strategies, work with top industry professionals, and influence business outcomes at the regional and global levels.
**Job Type:**
Full-time, Director Level
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