American Express ยท 4 days ago
Risk Control Self Assessment (RCSA) - Senior Analyst
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $125K/yr
1+ years expAmerican Express is a leading global payment solutions company with a strong commitment to innovation and customer service. The Risk Control Self Assessment (RCSA) - Senior Analyst will focus on embedding control management within day-to-day operations, collaborating with various partners to identify and mitigate operational risks effectively.
Credit CardsFinanceFinancial ServicesPaymentsTravel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist in additional identification specific risks throughout business processes and systems (along with business process owners)
Support facilitation to BUs in their risk assessments performance (e.g., Risk Control Self Assessments (RCSAs)) in addition to further assessments and testing / QA programs to ensure regulatory and internal standards are met (e.g., periodic RSCA reviews and update assessment criteria to align with regulatory updates)
Support control monitoring (supplemental to BU process owners testing) and compile key operational risk trends, activities, and events
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)
Categorize controls and map against risks and processes (e.g., cross-BU process-control mapping)
Support BU with identification of risks and spotting areas where product changes or improved controls may be required within New Product Governance (NPG)
Support risk management practices within the business
Maintain risk dashboards and key risk indicators (KRIs) for ongoing monitoring
Maintain risk profiles and an updated risk register(s)
Support sharing insights, better practices, themes, etc. across the enterprise
Qualification
Required
1-2 Years experience in operational risk management (e.g., within Risk and/or Internal Audit function) Understanding of critical operational risk management lifecycle activities
Project management, communication, and interpersonal skills
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
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Mgmt., or related field; advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MSc) or certifications are advantageous
Experience in at least one of the following: Supporting identification of operational 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
Compiling thematic risk reporting to provide actionable insights on risk levels, emerging trends and root causes
Understanding of RCSA
Benefits
Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
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
Company
American Express
American Express is a financial services company that provides credit cards, charge cards, payment solutions, and related services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brett Mooney
CEO & Country Manager, American Express Canada
Stephen J. Squeri
Chairman and CEO
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