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American Express

Senior Analyst-Control Management

American Express, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003


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Credit & Fraud Risk (CFR) manages the risk strategies across all markets and portfolios to minimize the company’s credit and fraud losses while promoting business growth and delivering superior customer service.

The objective of the CFR Control Management Governance team is to establish the Operational Risk and Controls strategy for CFR, set up a foundational governance structure that ensures operational risks are identified, assessed, and managed in compliance with enterprise Operational Risk Management programs and reporting.

CFR is looking for a Sr. Analyst of Governance focused on ensuring control management is embedded in the day-to-day operations of our organization. It will involve extensive collaboration with multiple partners across numerous business units, functional areas, and geographies.

The Sr. Analyst, CFR Governance will:

Support certain execution plans for operational risk management within the business unit (BU), including BU specific guidelines, project plans, etc.

Track specific issues with KRI limits and risk appetite for CFR to ensure operational risks are managed within agreed thresholds

Assist in the implementation of portions of the operational risk framework to enable effective risk management and decision making in the BU

Help in the development of BU-specific procedures and additional standards (i.e., escalation protocols), related to the execution of the Operational Risk Management programs

Facilitate the understanding and use of the risk governance framework basics across BUs through regular communication

Aggregate specific reporting areas, approvals/exceptions and support "change-the-function" activities for the BU

Administer implementation of specific training initiatives and clear career progression plans that align with Operational Risk Management

Review processes to ensure and monitor the integration of regulatory changes & updates into the Operational Risk framework and training materials

Support sharing insights, better practices, themes, etc. across the enterprise

Required Qualifications:

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

Project management, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience in process governance, with an understanding of processes that align with policies, regulatory frameworks, and/or operational standards

Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyze data, identify trends, and evaluate risk scenarios effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's 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:

o Translating operational risk strategy and appetite into execution guidelines

o Tracking and identifying issues with Key Risk Indicator (KRI) limits and risk appetite to ensure operational risks are managed within agreed thresholds

o Facilitating the implementation of the operational risk governance frameworks

o Developing, communicating and ensuring understanding and adherence to operational risk procedures and standards

o Supporting the operational risk exam management processes

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Qualifications

Salary Range: $55,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually bonus benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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

6% Company Match on retirement savings plan

Free financial coaching and financial well-being support

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits

Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need

20 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy

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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site .

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

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.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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Job: Risk

Primary Location: US-New York-New York

Other Locations: US-Arizona-Phoenix

Schedule Full-time

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Req ID: 24016493