Analyst-Control Management

The Analyst, US Consumer Services Specialized OR will:

Assist in documenting subject matter expertise that is used to advise BUs

Support compiling of any planned guidance that is planned to be shared with BUs

Assist in specific activities / tasks required to support integration of decentralized risk types into broader Operational Risk Management (ORM) policies and programs

Assist in administrative activities to compile topical risk information, including emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory updates relevant to each area of expertise

Assist in administrative activities required to compile materials and disseminate targeted training and awareness programs to increase understanding and management of specific risk topics within US Consumer Services.

Assist in specific activities / tasks required to support more senior team members in consultation on the design and implementation of controls tailored to specialized risk areas

Assist in specific tasks / activities required to research and gather topical risk knowledge to share with BU process owners to enable BU to strengthen and embed relevant ORM considerations into processes

Assist in specific activities / tasks required to gather topical risk strategies and procedures to align with changes in the business environment and regulatory landscape

Assist in specific activities / tasks to gather relevant operational risk insights, better practices, themes, etc. across the enterprise

Ensure risks related to AEMP 10 are managed in line with regulatory AXP expectations.

Support execution of information security assessments for in-scope third parties (e.g. support with security assessments, assess the quality of IS/IT assessments conducted by assessors for US Consumer Services Third parties, support business in defining correct risk as appropriate to the control failures treatment for risk mitigation etc.)

Required Qualifications:

1-2 years of experience in operational risk management (e.g., within Risk and/or Internal Audit function) and understanding critical operational risk management lifecycle activities

Project management, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience in process governance, establishing and overseeing robust decision-making 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 Qualifications:

Bachelors 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:

• Complying with enterprise policies and programs pertaining to specific risk types and supporting with design/enhancement of procedures/standards by providing topic-specific insight

o Assisting in day-to-day activities to support compliance with enterprise policies and programs pertaining to specific risk types and supporting with design/enhancement of procedures/standards by providing topic-specific insight

o Assisting in specific activities / tasks required to support advising on decentralized risk types into broader operational risk policies and programs

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

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.