With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

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Role and Responsibilities

This position will primarily support the External Reporting function and will be part of Regulatory Reporting team. In the fast-evolving space of Regulatory Reporting, this position will play a key role in setting-up of and execution of the automation and efficiency priorities for the broader team. The incumbent will work very closely with the individual report owners, Automation COE and Technology teams in executing long-term automation strategy for the team. The job would entail the following activities:

·       Act as a point of contact to support & handle automations and improvement opportunities across all Regulatory reports in scope

·       Understand Regulatory reporting platform, architecture and the report logics build to maintain and run automated reports.

·       Supporting the continuous improvement of processes and stay updated with the latest Regulatory changes.

·       Work closely and coordinate with various Subject Matter Experts and External Reporting leaders.

·       Partner with Report owners to understand regulatory reporting requirements and drive prioritization & delivery of automation processes through close collaboration with business stakeholders.

·       Drive implementation of analytical and reporting processes, procedures and systems using the Company’s control framework.

·       Support/lead special projects including collaborating with American Express Technologies on key automation initiatives and enhancing policies and procedures around the regulatory reporting process.

·       Assist in design & maintenance of different automation initiatives, ensuring these automations are being carried out timely & accurately

Requirements:

·       Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting/ computer science/ Information system

·       Experience working in financial services or other highly supervised environment preferred.

·       Strong fin-tech skills with ability to define system requirements, design and implement Finance systems

·       Strong relationship building and conflict resolution skills

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills

·       Positive attitude and demonstrated strength as a quick learner

·       A self-starter, with a proactive approach and a passion to consistently deliver high quality service and exceed expectations

·       Should have problem solving, planning and analytical skills to facilitate and focus on continuous improvement and innovation. Project management skills and experience will be of distinct advantage.

·       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.

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

Knowledge of Platforms

·       Reporting tools – Tableau, Power BI etc.

·       Excel macros

·       SQL (SQL server) preferred

·       Oracle, Essbase

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• 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.