Description
This position will be specifically dedicated to the Independent Compliance Testing (“ICT”) team supporting the Global Risk and Compliance Monitoring & Testing (M&T) function. A successful candidate will have audit or compliance testing experience within a large bank and a focus on control design and effectiveness. The Analyst will perform testing and provide support to the Managers and Directors leading the ICT reviews, including:
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:
Assist Managers/ Directors in the execution of assigned M&T tasks in department standards, methodology, budgets, and deadlines for all phases of the testing including planning, fieldwork, reporting and wrap-up.
Interview client personnel of all levels to document, understand, and assess process effectiveness, Compliance risks and controls, including control design and effectiveness.
Assist in the management of routine client status meetings, testing requests, and other administrative tasks.
Assist in the documentation and evaluation of M&T observations and findings and subsequent validation of management’s actions taken to address such findings.
Work on simultaneous integrated M&T projects for different leaders.
Develop and document ideas for analytical control testing to expand the breadth and depth of testing coverage.
Develop familiarity with Compliance risk across all lines of businesses, globally.
Utilize department and company tools in a proficient manner.
Maintain internal M&T competency through ongoing professional development.
Required Qualifications:
3 years of experience in audit, monitoring and testing, or risk management in the financial services, banking, or card products industries.
Bachelor of Art/Science or equivalent degree
Experience and competency in the assessment of risks, control design and effectiveness and process assessment
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong regulatory knowledge of consumer compliance and a strong desire to learn relevant regulations.
Strong knowledge of issue management and risk system management.
Self-starter along with passion for continuous innovation with a view to drive organizational improvements and impacts.
Ability to work with unstructured tasks/ risk pillar and provide a structured output.
Experience in analyzing data, interpreting results, identifying potential discrepancies and/or risk and experience with data analytics tools and data visualization.
Ability to break down a complex problem into components, solve them by potentially using data analysis, process knowledge and risk/control knowledge, and communicate data analysis, issues and control recommendations with transparency and integrity.
Possess a strong understanding of banking systems and processes, strong computer knowledge, and excellent MS Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint skills.
Excellent storytelling and visualization skills
Demonstrated integrity, innovation, teamwork, and excellence
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency in Fair Lending, Financial Crimes, marketing offer fulfillment and UDAP/UDAAP requirements, Privacy, Compliance Risk Assessment, general regulatory knowledge, issue management, and risk system management.
Advanced degree in Accounting, or another related field.
Relevant M&T and compliance professional certifications are preferred (Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) etc.) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) etc.;
Interest in working with data, interpreting results, analytic best practices and experience with data analytics tools and data visualization is a plus.
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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our 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. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
About the TeamWe back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
- 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
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.
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Skills Required
- Three years of experience in audit, monitoring and testing, or risk management within financial services, banking, or card products
- Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or equivalent degree
- Experience assessing risks, control design and effectiveness, and business processes
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong regulatory knowledge of consumer compliance and willingness to learn relevant regulations
- Knowledge of issue management and risk system management
- Ability to work independently and structure unstructured risk-related tasks
- Experience analyzing data, interpreting results, identifying discrepancies or risk, and using data analytics and visualization tools
- Ability to solve complex problems using data analysis, process knowledge, and risk and control knowledge
- Strong understanding of banking systems and processes
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
- Storytelling and visualization skills
- Proficiency in Fair Lending, Financial Crimes, marketing offer fulfillment, UDAP/UDAAP, Privacy, Compliance Risk Assessment, issue management, and risk system management
- Advanced degree in Accounting or a related field
- Relevant compliance or monitoring and testing certifications, such as CRCM, CIA, or CFE
- Interest in data analysis, analytic best practices, and data visualization tools
American Express Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about American Express and has not been reviewed or approved by American Express.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered generally solid for many, with frequent mentions of good compensation alongside strong benefits. Overall sentiment points to many employees feeling adequately paid even if it is not viewed as top-of-market.
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What We Do
At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly striving to uphold our powerful backing promise to our customers and each other every day. These beliefs have been our North Star for 170 years as our business transformed – from helping evacuate travelers during World Wars, to ensuring the safety of our customers’ funds during the Great Depression in the U.S., to creating the Shop Small® movement to help small businesses recover from the Financial Crisis, to providing aid to communities impacted by many natural disasters and so much more. For generations, the key to our success has been the determination and resilience of our American Express colleagues. Now, as a globally integrated payments company, we work together to provide customers with access to products, insights and world-class experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Join us and let’s lead the way together.
