Financial Analyst

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Function Description

The Regulatory Reporting team delivers Bank Holding Company regulatory reports in accordance with Federal Reserve requirements for American Express Company and its subsidiaries

We perform independent processes to prepare, review and analyze financial information with a key focus on control and compliance and addressing new Federal Reserve requirements, including new reports

We work extensively with our own market financial controllers, subject matter experts, General Counsels Office, technology partners, and external regulators

The team is committed to talent development, work / life balance, and timely recognition of team members

This role may be subject to additional background verification checks

Responsibilities-

Overall, this position will be a part of the Financial Reporting Cluster

It is a new role and will primarily support the Controls and Compliance function and will be part of Regulatory Reporting team

The job would entail the following activities:

Ensuring compliance with AXP Process Risk Self-Assessment (PRSA) policy/guidelines for the process which includes updating risk assessment questionnaires (RAQ), controls and process flow reviews, controls self-testing and assertions, quarterly certification etc,

Managing business continuity plan (BCP) and business impact analysis (BIA) functions for the process including BCP and BIA certification, performing BCP exercises

Ensuring compliance with other AXP policies related to controls and compliance e g

records management, SOX

This includes ensuring compliance with AXP records management policies, soft copy and hard copy records purging

Maintaining documentation in Archer

Partnering/ co-ordinating with various teams such as Operational Risk Excellence team, Global Records Management team, Regulatory Reporting teams, Regulatory Assurance, Quality Assurance, Subject Matter Experts and Global Reporting leaders etc,

Supporting projects to geared towards enhancing controls and compliance in the organization / process

Supporting the Managers and Director in responding to inquiries of (i) Federal Reserve; (ii) GCO; and (iii) other regulatory related or internal inquiries

Supporting the Managers and Director in implementation of analytical and reporting processes, procedures and systems using the Companys control framework

Supporting the Managers and Director with various presentation requirements

Displaying thought leadership and supporting work/life balance initiatives

This role may be subject to additional background verification checks

Shift timings11AM to 7:30PM

Experience

Must have worked on control & compliance framework

Knowledge of SOX/ PRSA is preferable

Regulatory/ external reporting experience is preferable

Academic Background

At least 1+ years' experience in Accounting/Reporting

Chartered Accountant/CPA preferred

Prior experience with U

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regulatory/SEC reporting or public accounting a plus

A diploma/certificate in risk management will be good to have

Functional Skills/Capabilities:

Must have good communication and interpersonal skills and be able to interact independently with senior business partners / customers etc,

Ability to make effective presentations, especially using Microsoft PPT will be a plus

Reporting and analysis experience will be an advantage

Familiarity with US GAAP and financial accounting experience is preferred

Self-driven, team player, have analytical skills and inclination for process improvement

For an internal candidate, knowledge of company policies, businesses, finance processes and systems is desirable

Understanding of financial domain and AXP systems

Technical Skills

Able to understand and enhance the control environment around the filings

Able to understand the SOX and operational controls associated with the process

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Quick learner

Must be proficient in MS Applications such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word

Knowledge of Platforms

Archer, Tableu, Oracle, Essbase, RRD architecture

Behavioral areas

Enterprise Leadership Behaviors

Set The Agenda: Define What Winning Looks Like, Put Enterprise Thinking First, Lead with an External Perspective

Bring Others With You: Build the Best Team, Seek & Provide Coaching Feedback, Make Collaboration Essential

Do It The Right Way: Communicate Frequently, Candidly & Clearly, Make Decisions Quickly & Effectively, Live the Blue Box Values, Great Leadership Demands Courage

Compliance Language

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being

That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life

Benefits include:

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Support for financial-well-being and retirement

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)

Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex

Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)

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

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

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations