Financial Analyst

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Function Description : The Global Treasury Controllership (GTC) is part the Global Controllership Organization and is responsible for providing comprehensive global debt, derivative and investment transaction middle office services supporting Treasury & Controllership.

Purpose of the Role : The Trade Support team is a key component of GTC, responsible for covering an important part of FX derivative lifecycle. This includes FX derivatives transaction capture, confirmation with external banks, settlement of FX trades on maturity date tracking and accounting & reporting of FX derivatives taken to hedge the foreign exchange exposure resulting from cross-currency transactions within American Express Company and its subsidiaries. FX trades are taken in 20 currencies with 40 external banks. The position will also be responsible for supporting critical business initiatives like M&A, LE Restructuring, I/C loans changes, dividend payout etc and partner closely with teams like Treasury operations, LEM, AET, TMS vendor to provide FX related consultancy.

Responsibilities:

Perform daily validation of FX trades executed by front office team to comply with Volcker Policy

Confirmation of FX trades on real time basis with external banks

Daily settlement of FX trades on the maturity date ensuring funds move out of Amex accounts as per currency cut off

Perform post trade analytics and develop post trade KPIs.

Perform trade investigations as in when needed Support EMIR and DTCC reporting requirements.

Accounting of settlement of FX trades as per GAAP requirements and derivative policy.

Lead and participate in projects related to Treasury/Business partner driven initiatives by providing appropriate cash management & FX solutions.

Lead and Identify simplification and automation opportunities and work towards implementing them.

Build good knowledge of Treasury Management System (TMS), FX instruments, hedging strategies and LeadTMS Upgrade

Maintain robust controls to ensure compliance with SOX, Dodd Frank regulations, Derivative policies and other AXP internal guidelines

Experience:

5+ years in Finance

Any treasury experience would be an advantage Compliance Language Academic Background:

Qualified accountant or other equivalent finance certification (M. com, ACA, ACCA, CPA, etc); Degree in Finance/Accounting an advantage

Functional Skills/Capabilities:

Ability to manage multiple priorities with excellent attention to detail

Able to challenge status quo & effectively communicate to leadership, auditors and regulators

Techno financial / analytical skills and ability to connect business drivers

Exposure to tools such as Tableau / Power BI an advantage

Strong relationship building skills and ability to influence without direct control

Shift Timings : 11:30 am-7:30 pm/ 1:30 pm-9:30 pm/ 3:30 pm-11:30 pm

Technical Skills/Capabilities : Knowledge on technical areas of ASC 830 (FAS 52) related to Currency Remeasurement & Translation and ASC 815 (FAS 133) related to FX Hedge Accounting

Strong accounting skills, analysis and reporting Knowledge of Platforms:

Extensive knowledge of Microsoft office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. )

Sound knowledge of Oracle Accounting and reporting tools.

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