Financial Analyst

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?

As part of Controllership organization, The U.S. Regulatory Reporting team delivers Bank Holding Company regulatory reports in accordance with both U.S. Federal and State regulators for American Express Company and its underlying subsidiaries.

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(i) Change Management function

(ii) the roadmap of risk and controls related milestones and tasks as part of a multi-year effort.

The individual will help drive report accuracy and consistency, improving overall regulatory reporting processes through enhanced governance to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist, support, and manage the execution of Change Management Function which includes monitoring changes impacting U.S. Regulatory Reports, collaborate with Report owners to perform applicability & impact assessment and facilitate implementation & closure of change requests
• Develop a Data Dictionary for U.S. Regulatory Reports by interpreting and documenting reporting instructions, along with corresponding data elements, to establish clear lineage between reporting instructions, data elements, and applicability to AXP.
• Work closely, coordinate, and collaborate with various Subject Matter Experts and Regulatory Reporting leaders to review & finalize Data Dictionary.
• Ensure defined controls are operating as expected and identify any gaps in controls
• Flexibility to work a hybrid schedule

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in Accounting / Reporting / Auditing.
• Prior experience assisting with the preparation of Regulatory Reports required by Federal Reserve Board like FR Y-9C, Call Report (FFIEC 031), FR2052a, and FR Y-14 is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of change management frameworks, methodologies and standard processes strongly preferred.
• Experience working in financial services or other highly regulated environment.
• Strong understanding of U.S. Regulatory and U.S. GAAP requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive projects, and work well under tight deadlines.
• Strong written/oral communication, relationship building, presentation and collaboration skills.

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.