Analyst - Compliance

American Express•Phoenix, AZ

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. How will you make an impact in this role? Third-party Lifecycle Management is responsible for conducting risk assessments and various risk related activities to ensure proper management of third-party vendors from a risk perspective. This position will be responsible the day-to-day operations of initiating and completing risk assessments and supporting the customers through ongoing management of the vendors. The ideal candidate for this role has a background in third party risk management and/or audit experience. They are dynamic, with the ability to manage a fluctuating workload with competing deadlines. The candidate is highly inquisitive with a healthy dose of cautiousness. S/he has a broad-based perspective and thrives on building a network of internal and external alliances. S/he has highly developed communication skills, excellent time management and an acute attention to detail.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in the financial services industry focus on Operations, customer service and/or risk governance.
Customer service focused and results-oriented person.
Proven strong attention to detail with high quality output.
Curious mindset with the intent to drive results.
Prior experience delivering risk assessments; including audit background, and compliance.
Third Party Risk/Oversight, or other risk control functions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree

Responsibilities

Partner with the customers to complete risk assessments (through hosting calls, communicating over email, etc.) and ongoing oversight activities.
Maintain and review data related to the vendor portfolios for multiple business units.
Partner with the Procurement to ensure proper understanding and submission for processing.
Review control evidence to ensure meets the standards of the program, such as document and policy reviews.
Maintain high quality output by adhering to standards and make decisions by strictly following guidance material.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6%25 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