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Functional Description
The Enterprise Risk Management and Risk Oversight (ERMRO) organization within Global Risk and Compliance (GRC) is responsible for identifying and managing risk across all business units, functions, processes, and geographies at American Express.
The Analyst/Senior Analyst – Risk Oversight and Analytics will be part of the GRC organization. The incumbent will help support risk analytics and build and lead a world class team of analytical professionals to support and analyze different facets of risk to AXP. The team will assist in independent oversight of fraud risk, financial crimes as well as non-model tools used in business processes.
The incumbent will lead a team of risk professionals in India and will be responsible for independent risk management of fraud risk, financial crimes as well non-model tools used in business processes. We are seeking an experienced leader to be a part of this exciting journey.
Key Responsibilities:
Design a framework to assess the materiality of non-model tools.
Provide independent oversight on non-model tools used in critical operational processes within the Company like Pricing, Membership Rewards, Marketing, External Fraud, Global Credit Bureau Reporting, Anti Money Laundering etc.
Provide independent oversight on specialized risks like external fraud, financial reporting, Transaction Monitoring Rules, Sanctions Risk Assessment.
Support the creation of dashboards and other reporting and provide regular updates to Senior Management, the Board, and regulators on an ongoing basis.
Collaborate effectively with all stakeholders and partners to ensure regulatory compliance and manage regulatory relationship and exams for safety & soundness related regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:
0-3 years of experience in risk management and analytics.
Degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science or Economics).
Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to apply both quantitative methods and business skills to create insights and drive results.
Strong analytical skills, including a proving ability to translate complex and disparate information to develop a comprehensive and cohesive conclusion for colleagues, business partners, and senior leaders.
Ability to work independently and across a matrix organization partnering with business partners, functional owners, capabilities, technology teams and external vendors.
Rigorous and analytical approach to problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization collaboration across teams/geographies.
This role is required to be on-site 3 days/week.
We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:
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
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Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.