Analyst-Compliance
American Express · Posted Oct 29
Banking, credit card, payment network, and travel services
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About the role
American Express Global Privacy Oversight acts as a second line of defense function, providing independent oversight, credible challenge and subject matter expertise on the company's Data Protection & Privacy Principles across the enterprise. The team drives privacy awareness, promotes compliance with internal privacy policies and regulatory expectations, and collaborates with stakeholders across the US, EMEA, APAC and LACC regions. This India-based Analyst role reviews privacy risk assessments, DPIAs, ROPAs and RCSAs, executes privacy monitoring and oversight activities, prepares reporting and metrics, and supports initiatives such as the operationalisation of DPDPA requirements.
What you will do
- Review Privacy Risk Assessments (PRAs), Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs) and Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs) to evaluate privacy risks and the effectiveness of associated controls.
- Execute second line privacy monitoring and oversight activities across business units and legal entities in accordance with the Global Privacy Oversight monitoring framework.
- Prepare dashboards, metrics and executive reporting to communicate monitoring results, emerging risks and remediation status.
- Provide effective challenge to business units on Privacy regulatory matters.
- Work on agreed timelines of adjudication of privacy related queries from various stakeholders ensuring compliance with global privacy regulations and internal privacy program.
- Partner cross-functionally to evaluate privacy considerations within existing and new processes and capabilities.
- Assist in ensuring day to day operations are conducted in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and company policies.
- Undertake other ad-hoc projects and responsibilities such as implementation and operationalisation of DPDPA requirements.
- Contribute to the continuous enhancement of Global Privacy Oversight methodologies and governance processes.
- Foster a culture of privacy at American Express by advocating for privacy-by-design, integration of the American Express Data
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of work experience in Privacy, Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Operational Risk or related control functions within a highly regulated industry (preferably financial services), consulting or a Big Four firm.
- Preferably CA/LLB/CS/CIA/Master’s Degree.
- Privacy certification such as CIPP (any jurisdiction), CIPM or equivalent would be an added advantage
- Good knowledge of privacy best practices along with regulations and frameworks around privacy area of law such as GDPR, DPDPA, CCPA etc.
- Working knowledge of privacy risk identification, assessment and management frameworks, including designing and implementing privacy related controls.
- Highly organised and strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Must be self-motivated, dependable, adaptable and detail oriented with a proven ability to work independently or within a team environment.
- Strong presentation skills, particularly in the development of professional and thoughtful materials.
Benefits and support
- 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
About American Express
American Express Company is a globally recognized multinational financial services corporation specializing in payment cards, travel-related services, and network banking. Founded in 1850, the company provides charge and credit cards, expense management products, and merchant services to consumers, small businesses, and large corporations worldwide. It operates a proprietary payments network known for its premium customer engagement and lifestyle rewards programs.
- Industry
- Banking
- Company size
- 76800 employees
- Founded
- 1850-03-18
- Location
- New York City, New York, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President
Chief Colleague Experience Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
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