Analyst-Control Management @ American Express
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About American Express
Join Team Amex and be part of a global, diverse community that backs customers, communities, and colleagues. At American Express, you'll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact.
Role Overview: Analyst - Control Management
Within International Risk and Controls in International Card Services (ICS), you will play a key role in independent testing and assurance of business process controls. You will contribute to a robust control environment by executing control testing, gathering evidence, partnering with control owners, and supporting a new Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute independent control testing to evaluate design and operating effectiveness.
- Gather and document high-quality evidence supporting testing outcomes.
- Conduct control walkthroughs with process experts to understand procedures.
- Identify and report control deficiencies with actionable improvement insights.
- Prepare concise reports on testing results for management.
- Enhance control testing methodologies and documentation standards.
- Support adoption of the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) framework.
Minimum Qualifications
- 2-3 years in operational risk, internal controls, or related testing function.
- Experience in control testing methodologies and evidence gathering.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Risk Management, or related field.
- Experience with GRC tools like Archer or ServiceNow.
- Familiarity with RCSA frameworks.
- Experience in first line-of-defense risk or control management in a global organization.
Benefits & Work Model
Competitive base salaries, bonus incentives, comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements (hybrid, onsite or virtual), generous paid parental leave, wellness centers, confidential counseling, and career development opportunities.
Key skills/competency
- Control Testing
- Risk Management
- Evidence Gathering
- RCSA
- Documentation
- Analytical Skills
- Compliance
- GRC Tools
- Communication
- Process Improvement
How to Get Hired at American Express
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight control testing and risk management experience.
- Research American Express: Understand their culture and global impact.
- Tailor application: Emphasize analytical and documentation skills.
- Prepare for interviews: Practice explaining control methodologies and evidence gathering.