Senior Analyst - New Product Governance

American ExpressNew York, NY
$78,000 - $124,750Hybrid

About The Position

Global Commercial Services (GCS) is seeking a first line of defense (1LOD) Senior Analyst, Control Management – Product Risk Assessments & Governance within the Risk ID, Assessment, Testing & Reporting team. This role is crucial for ensuring a robust first line of defense within GCS, actively supporting business growth, achieving objectives, and demonstrating an effective control framework. The primary objective is to identify, assess, mitigate, and report on Operational Risk within BU processes for GCS, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and Amex policy, and enhancing BU resilience through managing inherent and residual risk. The Senior Analyst will perform inherent risk assessments on new business initiatives and ensure risks are mitigated before launch, requiring extensive collaboration with partners across various business units, functional areas, and geographies.

Requirements

  • Experience in risk assessment and mitigation.
  • Ability to collaborate with multiple partners across business units, functional areas, and geographies.
  • Understanding of operational risk management.
  • Familiarity with regulatory standards and company policies.

Responsibilities

  • Perform inherent risk assessments on new business initiatives.
  • Ensure risk is mitigated prior to launch of new business initiatives.
  • Collaborate extensively with multiple partners across numerous business units, functional areas, and geographies.

Benefits

  • 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
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