Analyst-Control Management

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values 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.

How will you make an impact in this role?

The objective of the Technology Control Management Associate- Risk Assessments Control Assessments and Reporting team is to identify, assess, mitigate, and report on risks within Technology to ensure adherence to regulatory standards, policies.

Technology is looking for an Analyst focused on ensuring control management is embedded in the day-to-day operations of our organization. It will involve working in a fast-paced environment where extensive collaboration with multiple partners across numerous business units, functional areas, and geographies is required

Analyst - Risk Identification, Assessments, Control Testing and Reporting will:

• Conduct Risk and Control Self Risk Assessment for business unit (RCSA experience)
• Document and project manage deliverables to completion
• Categorize controls and map to risks (e.g., cross-BU process-control mapping)
• Design and test controls
• Understanding of design effectiveness and operating effectiveness concepts when evaluating control effectiveness
• Proactively help identify certain areas of high-risk for intervention (e.g., automated alerts generated for high-risk areas signal need for intervention and focus), including conducting independent quality assurance and vertical process testing
• Support thematic risk reporting (levels, trends, causes)

Required Qualifications:

• 3- 5 + Years experience in risk management in the 1LOD or at a consulting firm  
• Understanding of critical operational risk management lifecycle activities, IT risk management, internal/external audit, SOX/ITGC testing, or controls assurance
• Experience in process governance, with an understanding of processes that align with policies, regulatory frameworks, and/or operational standards
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyze data, identify trends, and evaluate risk scenarios effectively
• Excellent project management skills, highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, highly detail-oriented, good communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Mgmt., or related field; advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MSc) or certifications are advantageous
• Previous technology/cyber risk experience
• Experience in at least one of the following:
  • Supporting identification of risks throughout business processes and systems
  • Facilitating risk assessment performance in addition to further assessments and testing programs to ensure regulatory and internal standards are met
  • Supporting independent control monitoring, including identification of control improvements
  • Supporting the identification of areas of risk for intervention, including conducting independent quality assurance and process testing
• Experience in the financial services industry
• Relevant industry certifications - CISSP, CRISC, CISM, CISA, etc.

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.