American Express
American Express
American Express is a global financial services company operating across banking, finance, and B2B payments. Its business includes consumer, business, and corporate credit cards; payment and merchant services; savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and personal loans; as well as rewards, travel programs, corporate payment solutions, financial education, security services, and cardmember and merchant support.

Risk Management Analyst – Data Risk at American Express

Support American Express’s enterprise data risk program through risk reviews, control monitoring, issue analysis, and oversight reporting. The role partners with risk, compliance, finance, and data teams to strengthen governance and mitigation practices.

Description

  • Execute Data Risk Management activities under the company’s framework, covering data usability, distribution, and lifecycle controls.
  • Contribute to independent reviews and challenge of first-line data risk practices, governance, controls, policies, and regulatory compliance.
  • Analyze review and monitoring results to surface control gaps, recurring issues, and emerging data risk themes.
  • Document observations and monitor remediation progress.
  • Monitor enterprise data risk themes, control effectiveness, and emerging risks.
  • Support risk oversight and escalation activities.
  • Work with Global Risk and Compliance, Finance, the Enterprise Data Office, and other business units on data risk mitigation and governance.
  • Create reports and presentations for management, oversight activities, and stakeholder discussions.

Requirements

  • A master’s degree in a relevant field is required.
  • An advanced degree in finance, economics, risk management, information technology, data analytics, or a related discipline is preferred.
  • 0–2 years of risk management or data risk experience in financial services is preferred.
  • Experience presenting risk insights to leaders, including key risk indicators, control performance, and emerging themes.
  • Knowledge of data governance, data quality, metadata, and data risk management practices is desirable.
  • Proficiency in Excel, SQL, and Python.
  • Knowledge of database systems.
  • Familiarity with artificial intelligence and generative AI tools.
  • Ability to use emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to analyze information, identify trends and risk themes, and improve risk management processes.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
  • Ability to apply thought leadership and strategic thinking to initiatives that advance program maturity and development.
  • Exceptional professional communication skills with a clear, logical, and structured approach.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
  • Integrity and confidence to challenge others and respond constructively to challenge.
  • Successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary.
  • Bonus incentives.
  • Support for financial well-being and retirement.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage, depending on location.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid, onsite, or virtual options based on the role and business needs.
  • Generous paid parental leave, depending on location.
  • Complimentary access to global onsite wellness centers staffed by nurses and doctors, depending on location.
  • Free, confidential counseling through the Healthy Minds program.
  • Career development and training opportunities.

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