Financial Analyst
American Express · Posted Oct 7
Banking, credit card, payment network, and travel services
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About the role
The Regulatory Reporting team delivers Bank Holding Company regulatory reports in accordance with Federal Reserve requirements for American Express Company and its subsidiaries, performing independent processes to prepare, review and analyze financial information with a key focus on control and compliance. The team works extensively with market financial controllers, subject matter experts, the General Counsel's Office, technology partners, and external regulators. This Financial Analyst role sits in the Financial Reporting Cluster, primarily supporting the External Reporting function by preparing regulatory filings, ensuring compliance, and supporting projects to transform and automate regulatory reporting.
What you will do
- Preparing the regulatory filing and supporting documentation/schedules.
- Ensuring report compliance with Federal Reserve and other regulatory reporting requirements, the Company's internal review procedures and all other applicable policies and procedures.
- Supporting projects to transform the preparation of regulatory reports, including automation and simplificatons.
- Supporting the Managers and Director in responding to inquiries of (i) Federal Reserve; (ii) GCO; and (iii) other regulatory related inquiries.
- Supporting the Managers and Director in implementation of analytical and reporting processes, procedures and systems using the Company's control framework.
- Coordinating with various Subject Matter Experts and Global Reporting leaders.
- Displaying thought leadership and supporting work/life balance initiatives.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Should have problem solving, planning and analytical skills to facilitate and focus on continuous improvement and innovation. Project management skills and experience will be distinct advantage.
- Should have strong results orientation, project management, collaboration and co-ordination abilities. Should be self-driven, self-motivated and have eye for detail.
- 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
- US GAAP knowledge & experience
- Regulatory/ external reporting experience is preferable
- Exposure Liquidity reporting, NSFR or LCR will be a plus
- At least 3+ years' experience in Accounting/Reporting
- Chartered Accountant/CPA preferred
- Prior experience with U.S. regulatory/SEC reporting or public accounting a plus.
- Must have good communication and interpersonal skills and be able to interact independently with senior business partners / customers etc.
- Reporting and analysis experience will be an advantage. Familiarity with US GAAP and financial accounting experience is preferred.
- Self-driven, team player, have analytical skills and inclination for process improvement.
- For an internal candidate, knowledge of company policies, businesses, finance processes and systems is desirable
- Understanding of financial domain and AXP systems
- Able to understand and enhance the control environment around the filings.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Quick learner.
- Must be proficient in MS Applications such as Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- The incumbent should be tenured for a minimum of 18 months at Band 30 as on the date of application deadline.
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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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