Financial Analyst

At American Express our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation shared 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 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 Counsel s Office treasury 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- This position will be a part of the Financial Reporting Cluster It will primarily support the External Reporting function and will be part of Regulatory Reporting team The job would entail the following activities Understand regulatory reporting requirements and apply implement the same to the reports Preparing the regulatory filing and supporting documentation schedules Ensuring report compliance with Federal Reserve and other regulatory reporting requirements the Company s internal review procedures and all other applicable policies and procedures Understand RRD platform architecture and the report logics build to maintain and run automated reports The individual will be exposed to American Express systems processes and will work with several internal external groups outside of Controllership Finance including senior leaders of the Company during the course of these filings Coordinating with various Subject Matter Experts and Global Reporting leaders Responsible for leading critical business initiatives and other initiatives identified by leadership to transform current processes Ensure defined controls are operating as expected and identify any gaps in controls Ability to manage competing priorities with eye for details Special projects as needed including enhancing policies and procedures around the regulatory reporting process Supporting projects to transform the preparation of regulatory reports including automation and simplifications Supporting the Managers and Director in responding to inquiries of i Federal Reserve ii GCO and iii other regulatory related inquiries Supporting the Managers and Director in implementation of analytical and reporting processes procedures and systems using the Company s control framework This role may be subject to additional background verification checks Shift timings- 11 00AM to 7 30PM Purpose of the Role These quarterly monthly filings report certain financial and non-financial information in accordance with the applicable Federal Reserve and other authoritative guidance at both the Consolidated American Express Co and at the subsidiary legal entity levels Visit for more information on these filings Critical Factors to Success Should have problem solving planning and analytical skills to facilitate and focus on continuous improvement and innovation Project management skills and experience will be distinct advantage Should have strong results orientation project management collaboration and co-ordination abilities Should be self-driven self-motivated and have eye for detail Follow the established controls and checks to ensure integrity of the information collected including documenting process entity specific knowledge Collaborate with multiple partners across Controllership Business Unit and other organizations to source information and deliver on customer expectations Put enterprise thinking first connect the role s agenda to enterprise priorities and balance the needs of customers partners colleagues shareholders Lead with an external perspective challenge status quo and bring continuous innovation to our existing offerings Demonstrate learning agility make decisions quickly and with the highest level of integrity Lead with a digital mindset and deliver the world s best customer experiences every day Experience US GAAP knowledge experience Regulatory external reporting or public accounting experience is preferable Academic Background At least 3 years experience in Accounting Reporting -Chartered Accountant CPA preferred -Prior experience with U S regulatory SEC reporting or public accounting a plus Functional Skills Capabilities Must have good communication and interpersonal skills and be able to interact independently with senior business partners customers etc 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 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Quick learner Must be proficient in MS Applications such as Excel PowerPoint and Word The incumbent should be tenured for a minimum of 18 months at Band 30 as on the date of application deadline The incumbent should have a performance rating of G2L2 or better in the last review Good analytical skills and inclination of process improvement Knowledge of Platforms 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 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 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 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