Senior Analyst-Control Management

Responsibilities

• Identify risks throughout business processes and systems in collaboration with business process owners
• Facilitate Business Unit risk assessments, including Process Self Risk Assessments (PRSAs)
• Support control monitoring and compile key operational risk trends, activities, and events
• Proactively identify high-risk areas for intervention through independent quality assurance and process testing
• Support thematic risk reporting regarding risk levels, trends, and root causes
• Categorize controls and map them against risks and processes across business units
• Maintain risk dashboards, key risk indicators (KRIs), and updated risk registers
• Support the identification of risks related to New Product Governance (NPG)

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in operational risk management (e.g., within Risk or Internal Audit functions)
• Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in process governance with an understanding of regulatory frameworks and operational standards
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends and evaluate risk scenarios

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related field
• Advanced degrees (MBA, MSc) or relevant professional certifications
• Experience facilitating risk assessment performance and testing programs to ensure regulatory compliance
• Experience in independent control monitoring and identifying control improvements
• Experience compiling thematic risk reporting to provide actionable insights

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries and bonus incentives
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible hybrid working model
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave
• Career development and training opportunities
• Access to global on-site wellness centers and confidential counseling support

About the Company

American Express is a global leader in payments and consumer services, dedicated to providing world-class customer experiences. Our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values, and an unwavering commitment to backing our customers, communities, and colleagues.