Financial Systems Analyst I
American Express · Posted Oct 8
Banking, credit card, payment network, and travel services
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About the role
The Regulatory Reporting Quality Assurance (RRQA) team provides governance and oversight of American Express's regulatory reporting processes, proactively identifying risks and control improvement opportunities through process and controls testing, data validation, and detailed analysis of underlying data. The team increasingly relies on continuous monitoring and advanced analytics, partnering with Regulatory Report owners, Technology, and Data Governance. As a QA Financial Analyst – Analytics & Insights, this role supports the design, development, and enhancement of scalable data analytics and dashboards, leveraging data, technology, and emerging capabilities such as GenAI to improve QA effectiveness and proactively identify risks.
What you will do
- Design, develop, test, and maintain data analytics, dashboards, and reporting solutions that enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Regulatory Reporting QA program.
- Analyze large and complex datasets to identify trends, anomalies, control gaps, and emerging risks that provide actionable insights to QA and business stakeholders.
- Translate business requirements, risks, controls, and data into effective analytical solutions, working closely with senior team members and business partners.
- Support the identification and implementation of new analytics opportunities that improve QA coverage, automate manual activities, and increase program maturity.
- Validate data sources, perform data quality assessments, and document analytics to ensure solutions are accurate, sustainable, and well governed.
- Collaborate with QA, regulatory reporting, technology, data governance, service management, and other relevant teams to understand business processes, acquire data, and support analytics initiatives.
- Assist in evaluating and applying emerging technologies and advanced analytical techniques (e.g., GenAI) to improve the team's capabilities and drive innovation.
- Communicate analytical findings and recommendations through clear visualizations, reporting, and presentations tailored to both technical and business audiences.
- Continuously expand knowledge of regulatory reporting, risk and control frameworks, data analytics, and industry best practices to enhance the team's analytical capabilities.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 3+ years of relevant experience in quality assurance, audit, risk management, regulatory reporting, technology, data analytics, and/or other financial services functions.
- Hands-on experience developing analytics using data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms).
- Ability to translate business requirements, risks, controls, and processes into analytical solutions and actionable insights.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and recommend practical solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative or related field (e.g., Analytics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems).
Preferred qualifications
- 2+ years of hands-on experience designing, developing, testing, and maintaining analytics that support quality assurance, audit, risk management, regulatory reporting, or other financial services functions.
- Experience with programming and data querying languages such as SQL, Python, or similar.
- Experience developing dashboards, automated reporting, data visualizations, or continuous monitoring solutions.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies (e.g., GenAI) and their application to data analytics, quality assurance, and risk management.
- Experience working with large and complex datasets to identify trends, anomalies, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality analytical solutions in a dynamic, evolving environment.
- Advanced degree in a quantitative or related field.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CAP, or analytics/technology-focused equivalents).
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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