Analyst-Risk Management

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Functional Description

The Enterprise Risk Management and Risk Oversight (ERMRO) organization within Global Risk and Compliance (GRC) is responsible for identifying and managing risk across all business units, functions, processes, and geographies at American Express.

The Senior Analyst Risk Oversight and Analytics will be part of the GRC organization. The incumbent will be responsible for independent risk management of fraud risk, financial crimes as well non-model tools used in business processes. We are seeking an experienced person to be a part of this exciting journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design a framework to assess the materiality of non-model tools.
• Provide independent oversight on non-model tools used in critical operational processes within the Company like Pricing, Membership Rewards, Marketing, Global Credit Bureau Reporting, etc.
• Support the creation of dashboards and other reporting and provide regular updates to Senior Management, the Board, and regulators on an ongoing basis.
• Collaborate effectively with all stakeholders and partners to ensure regulatory compliance and manage regulatory relationship and exams for safety & soundness related regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 0-2 years of experience in risk management and analytics.
• Degree in a quantitative field (e. g. , Mathematics, Computer Science or Economics).
• Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to apply both quantitative methods and business skills to create insights and drive results.
• Strong analytical skills, including a proving ability to translate complex and disparate information to develop a comprehensive and cohesive conclusion for colleagues, business partners, and senior leaders.
• Ability to work independently and across a matrix organization partnering with business partners, functional owners, capabilities, technology teams and external vendors.
• Rigorous and analytical approach to problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization collaboration across teams/geographies.
• This role is required to be on-site 3 days/week.

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 working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• 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