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.

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Our industry is rapidly evolving, and we need courageous, quick thinkers who can shape the strategic decisions that lead our business forward. Whether it’s negotiating with some of our largest global partners or creating next year’s financial plan, you can influence both our day-to-day P&L and the future direction of the company. As part of the team, you can have the opportunity to learn and use the latest data tools and technologies and explore a range of roles to grow your career. Find your place in finance on #TeamAmex.

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.

This individual will be responsible for supporting the Regulatory Reporting Interpretive Office. The individual will help drive report accuracy and consistency, improving overall regulatory reporting processes inclusive of intake, analysis, and review of regulatory reporting interpretative items. The individual will also help review controls supporting the Regulatory Report production process and testing procedures to determine if they are appropriately designed and operating effectively.

How will you make an impact in this role?

• Assist and support the execution of the Regulatory Reporting Interpretive Office framework.

• Accurate interpretation and documentation of reporting instructions to ensure reporting requirements and appropriate data elements are captured and adhered to.

• Work closely, coordinate, and collaborate with various Subject Matter Experts and Regulatory Reporting leaders to review and evaluate control environment, updating risk assessment of reports and risk control matrix.

• Assist in formulating responses to inquiries from the Federal Reserve and key internal stakeholders, while supporting our strong working relationships and communication with the various regulators. 

• Contribute to driving continuous process improvements, increase the level of automation, strengthen controls, and enhance process documentation.

• Flexibility to work a hybrid schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Accounting, Regulatory Reporting, Auditing, or Risk Management

• 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.

• Proven ability to effectively interact with all levels and stakeholders of an organization including senior leadership/officers, as well as with external regulators and auditors.

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience assisting with preparation of Regulatory Reports required by FRB, including FR Y-9C, Call Report (FFIEC 031), FR2052a, and FR Y-14.

• Knowledge of risk management frameworks, methodologies and standard processes.