Analyst-Risk Management

@ American Express

About American Express

At American Express, our 175-year history of innovation and leadership is backed by a strong commitment to our customers, communities, and colleagues. Join a team where your voice matters and your ideas make an impact.

Role Overview

The Analyst-Risk Management position is part of the Global Merchant and Network Services Risk Management Team. You will work within the Third-Party Processing (TPP) Portfolios, focusing on risk management of the European portfolio by monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on portfolio performance using advanced techniques including machine learning and network algorithms.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the consent process for high-risk sponsored merchants.
• Monitor and analyze portfolio performance for risk management.
• Prepare regular updates on portfolio exposures.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of internal and external data sources.
• Drive deep-dive analytics to enhance risk management methodology.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Balance of strategic thinking and analytic acumen.
• Able to manage ambiguity and complexity.
• Experience with large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
• Proficiency in SQL/SAS and programming skills in object oriented or functional languages.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A willingness to learn and collaborate.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).

Employee Benefits

American Express supports your holistic well-being with competitive base salaries, bonus incentives, comprehensive medical benefits, flexible working models, generous parental leave policies, and career development opportunities.

Key skills/competency

Risk management, analytics, SQL, SAS, machine learning, data analysis, programming, regulatory reporting, portfolio management, communication