American Express · 4 days ago
Senior Analyst – Control Management – Product Risk Assessments
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $125K/yr
2+ years expAmerican Express is a global leader in providing payments solutions and is seeking a Senior Analyst for their Control Management team. This role focuses on performing risk assessments for new business initiatives, ensuring risk mitigation prior to launch, and collaborating with various business units to enhance operational resilience.
Credit CardsFinanceFinancial ServicesPaymentsTravel
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Responsibilities
Perform risk assessments on new business initiatives, including product development, to ensure accurate risk identification and mitigation in partnership with Risk Stripes, including but not limited to, Compliance, General Counsel, Information Security, Finance, Fraud, and Third-Party Risk
Support business stakeholders with identification of risks where changes or mitigating controls are needed prior to deployment
Monitor internal issues and events to proactively identify areas of concern that may impact future business initiatives
Remain informed of the external regulatory landscape and current events impacting the financial services industry
Be a key leader for sharing insights, better practices, themes, etc. across other control management teams
Qualification
Required
2+ Years experience in operational risk management (e.g., within Risk and/or Internal Audit function) Understanding of critical operational risk management lifecycle activities
Excellent 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
Robust 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 two of the following: Providing 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
Managing large scale risk assessments for products, projects, or services
Managing independent control monitoring, including identification of control improvements
Overseeing identification of areas of risk for intervention, including conducting independent quality assurance and process testing
Experience in financial services industry
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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