Financial Analyst

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Job Description The FX Exposure Identification CoE is part of the Middle Office Controllership team within Global Treasury Controllership Organization and is responsible for exposure identification & analysis pertaining to transactions arising from foreign currency transactions and equity translation exposure arising from AXPs foreign subsidiaries.

Responsibilities:
- Identify the foreign currency underlying exposure from Ledger transactions and support GTO in appropriately hedging the fx exposures.
- Prepare month end FX exposure adequacy packages for multiple markets to ensure adequate FX hedging across AXP.
- Accounting & Reporting of FX Trades to hedge the foreign exchange exposure resulting from cross-currency transactions within American Express Company and its
subsidiaries
- Lead & provide advisory support on companywide initiatives for items pertaining to FX accounting

- Support ongoing projects within the team
- Maintain accounting controls to ensure compliance with SOX, Bank Holding Company regulations, and AXP internal guidelines.
- Lead and participate in projects related to Treasury/Business partner driven initiatives by providing appropriate advisories on FX.
- Identify simplification and automation opportunities and work towards implementing them.
- Analyze the drivers that impact the P&L due to FX and implement controls to mitigate the FX impact.

Technical Skills/Capabilities:
- Strong Accounting skills including technical areas of ASC 830 (FAS 52) related to Currency Remeasurement & Translation and ASC 815 (FAS 133) related to FX Hedge Accounting, analysis and reporting

Functional Skills/Capabilities:
- Ability to lead multiple priorities with excellent attention to detail

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

- Strong analytical skills and ability to connect business drivers
- Strong relationship building skills and ability to influence without direct control

- A fast/keen learner with the ability to learn a detailed process quickly and have excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Platforms:
- Extensive knowledge of Microsoft office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. )
- Sound knowledge of Oracle Accounting and reporting tools & Knowledge of accounting analysis and reporting will be a plus.

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

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