American Express

Financial Analyst

Posted On

March 27, 2025

Location

Gurgaon, Haryana

Experience Level

Freshers/Experienced

Job Type

Permanent

Apply By

April 27, 2025

Job Description

You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.

With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

Why American Express?
There’s a difference between having a job and making a difference. American Express has been making a difference in people’s lives for over 160 years, backing them in moments big and small, granting access, tools, and resources to take on their biggest challenges and reap the greatest rewards.

We’ve also made a difference in the lives of our people, providing a culture of learning and collaboration, and helping them with what they need to succeed and thrive. We have their backs as they grow their skills, conquer new challenges, or even take time to spend with their family or community. And when they’re ready to take on a new career path, we’re right there with them, giving them the guidance and momentum into the best future they envision.
Because we believe that the best way to back our customers is to back our people.

The powerful backing of American Express.
Don’t make a difference without it.
Don’t live life without it.

The Powerful Backing™ of American Express.

Function Description

The Regulatory Reporting team delivers Bank Holding Company regulatory reports in accordance with Federal Reserve requirements for American Express Company and its subsidiaries. We perform independent processes to prepare, review and analyze financial information with a key focus on control and compliance and addressing new Federal Reserve requirements, including new reports. We work extensively with our own market financial controllers, subject matter experts, General Counsel’s Office, technology partners, and external regulators. The team is committed to talent development, work / life balance, and timely recognition of team members. This role may be subject to additional background verification checks.

Responsibilities-

This position will be a part of the Financial Reporting Cluster. It will primarily support the External Reporting function and will be part of Regulatory Reporting team. The job would entail the following activities:

• 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.

This role may be subject to additional background verification checks.

Shift timings- 11AM to 7:30PM

Purpose of the Role

These quarterly/monthly filings report certain financial and non-financial information in accordance with the applicable Federal Reserve and other authoritative guidance at both the Consolidated American Express Co. and at the subsidiary legal entity levels. Visit http://www.federalreserve.gov/reportforms/default.com for more information on these filings.

Critical Factors to Success

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

Past Experience

US GAAP knowledge & experience
Regulatory/ external reporting experience is preferable
Exposure reporting, 009 or TIC’s will be a plus

Academic Background

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.

Functional Skills/Capabilities:

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

Technical Skills:

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.
The incumbent should not be on level 3 or above counseling at the time of applying.
The incumbent should have a performance rating of G2L2 or better in the last review Good analytical skills and inclination of process improvement

Knowledge of Platforms:

Oracle, Essbase, RRD architecture

Behavioral areas

Enterprise Leadership Behaviors
Set The Agenda: Define What Winning Looks Like, Put Enterprise Thinking First, Lead with an External Perspective
Bring Others With You: Build the Best Team, Seek & Provide Coaching Feedback, Make Collaboration Essential
Do It The Right Way: Communicate Frequently, Candidly & Clearly, Make Decisions Quickly & Effectively, Live the Blue Box Values, Great Leadership Demands Courage

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

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

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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