American Express

Analyst-Risk Management

Posted On

Jan. 30, 2026

Location

Gurgaon, Haryana

Experience Level

Freshers/Experienced

Job Type

Permanent

Apply By

Feb. 22, 2026

Job Description

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

Global Controllership is a segment of American Express Finance and partners with all business units and staff groups across the Company to ensure financial integrity, a strong control environment and enhanced shareholder value by delivering financial accounting, reporting, compliance, planning and advisory services.

This is an Analyst position in the Global Controllership organization, responsible for supporting the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program across American Express in addition to compliance with the Company’s Operational Risk framework for the Finance organization.

Reporting to the Manager of SOX Assurance, the successful candidate will be responsible for testing, monitoring and optimization of internal controls over financial and regulatory reporting including associated Information Technology (IT) systems. The individual should possess excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Primary responsibilities include:

Validate design and operating effectiveness of SOX controls through testing, across all Business Units (BUs) to support Control Owners / Process Owners in quarterly SOX certification process
IT control testing including interface inputs, key reports, applications, business continuity and third parties
Collaborate with key stakeholders including Business Process teams, BU Control Management, Operational Risk Management, Internal Audit, etc. for quarterly SOX testing and reporting
Perform year-end control testing to support our external auditors, PwC, for their annual SOX audit
Partner closely with internal stakeholders and external auditors to resolve testing related observations / queries
Drive enhancements in control environment by identifying improvement opportunities to SOX Controls
High degree of organization, individual initiative, results and solution oriented, and personal accountability and resiliency.
Exemplify strength in the American Express Leadership Model: set the agenda, bring others with you and do it the right way.

Preferred Qualifications

CA/ CPA/ MBA (Finance) or equivalent with 2+ years of relevant post qualification experience in SOX compliance, Internal Audit or similar roles. Big 4 experience preferred.
Professional qualifications like Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) preferred.
In-depth understanding of Risk and Control environment.
Knowledge of the Sarbanes Oxley Act including SOX 302 / 404 and Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
Understanding of the testing methodology, controls / test procedures interpretation and conclude on testing results
Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate and influence business partners to achieve the team’s objectives.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate issues in a timely and effective manner.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

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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