Senior Financial Analyst

This position within the Digital Transformation & Operational Governance team will play a proactive role in leading and supporting the Market Controllership teams for Compliance & Risk management, internal controls testing, month/ quarter close governance and cost management activities.

The incumbent will play a key role in leading and supporting Compliance, Governance, and Risk Management activities across the organization. This role is responsible for executing key controls and governance activities aligned with the AXP PRSA framework, supporting the RCSA transition, managing internal control evaluations, OPEX management and partnering closely with Market Controllership teams to ensure accurate and compliant financial close processes. Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead compliance-related activities in accordance with the AXP PRSA framework, Support the RCSA (Risk & Control Self-Assessment) transition across International Controllership team. This requires extensive engagement with Market Controllership teams and different risk groups in the Company. 
• Provide advisory and lead controls testing to support compliance with Company’s Integrated Control testing program mandated by UK Tax Regulator HMRC in respect to  processes impacting legal entity financial integrity of UK legal entities. The findings are reported to support the Senior Accounting Officer attestation annually.
• Budget management and reporting with key insights and analytics Analysis for OPEX costs across International Markets. Monthly Reporting to International Controller. Conduct financial analysis to identify the drivers of variances against plan & support the market Controllership teams to manage their operating expenses, perform variance analysis and timely identification of risk & opportunities.
• Engage with Market Controllership teams across International markets and various other teams/stakeholders to support effective monthly US GAAP close. Facilitate regular connects across teams for issue collation, tracking in SAIL tool and follow up for resolution to ensure seamless and timely month close.
• Closely work with market controllership teams and other stakeholders to prepare and consolidate the quarterly regional deck for Controllership and PwC

Responsibilities

Business Outcomes: 

• Be independent in testing all in-scope Financial processes within the agreed timelines and Identify observations/ suggest improvement opportunities to make the control environment stronger
  Collaborate with Market Controllership and Risk teams to ensure timely completion of PRSA activities as per the calendar defined in advance. 

• Effective RCSA Transitioning

• Qualitative and timely preparation and consolidation of quarter close deck

• Pro-actively develop meaningful business & data insights/trends into operating expense to enable controllers to take timely decisions support to our customer’s/business partners for more effective planning & forecasting activities at an enterprise level 

• Effective management of Month and quarter close issues and calls.

• Independent handling of queries and flag escalations timely

  Leadership Outcomes: 

• Put enterprise thinking first, connect the role’s agenda to enterprise priorities and balance the needs of customers, partners, colleagues & shareholders

• Lead with an external perspective, challenge status quo and bring continuous innovation to our existing offerings 

• Demonstrate learning agility, make decisions quickly and with the highest level of integrity 

• Lead with a digital mindset and deliver the world’s best customer experiences every day 

Qualifications

• CA/CPA/MBA with a 3-6+ years of post-qualification experience in financial analysis, Audit, accounting and reporting knowledge

• Strong understanding of compliance, risk management, internal controls, financial governance, and regulatory frameworks.

• Proficient in financial reporting processes and close governance.

• Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

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.

We 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