American Express

Analyst - Control Management

Posted On

May 22, 2025

Location

Gurugram, Haryana

Experience Level

Freshers/Experienced

Job Type

Permanent

Apply By

June 15, 2025

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.

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

International Risk and Controls sits within International Card Services (ICS) which comprises of all the issuing functions across all 28 international markets excluding the US - colleagues operate across a variety of geographies and disciplines. ICS issues products to our Consumer and Commercial customers – the organization is an integral part of the global growth strategy for American Express; offering differentiated products and services is critical to our success and promises to drive significant growth and value through the delivery of innovative products, tailored to the needs of our customers.

The objective of the ICS Control Management Governance team is to establish the Operational Risk and Controls strategy for ICS and set up a foundational governance structure that ensures operational risks are identified, assessed, and managed in compliance with enterprise Operational Risk Management programs and reporting.

ICS Control Management is looking for an Analyst of Governance focused on ensuring control management is embedded in the day-to-day operations of our organization. It will involve extensive collaboration with multiple partners across numerous business units, functional areas, and geographies.

How will you make an impact in this role?

The Analyst, ICS Control Management - Governance will:

Advise on execution plans for operational risk management within the business unit (BU), including BU specific guidelines, project plans, etc.
Collaborating with the broader ICS OE team across international markets for effective audit management, supporting the Audit pre-planning process, review known issues, risk areas, tracking timely closure of Audit findings and Management Actions Plans (MAPs)
Reporting on C&C metrics trending and escalating any past due and at-risk items to ICS leadership
Administer implementation of key areas training and education initiatives that align with Operational Risk Management
Support sharing insights, better practices, themes, etc. across the enterprise

Required Qualifications

1 to 2 Years experience in operational risk management (e.g., within Risk and/or Internal Audit function) Understanding of critical operational risk management lifecycle activities
Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience in process governance, with an understanding of processes that align with policies, regulatory frameworks, and/or operational standards
Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyze data, identify trends, and evaluate risk scenarios effectively

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Risk Mgmt., or related field; advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MSc) or certifications are advantageous
Experience in at least one of the following:
- Translating operational risk strategy and appetite into execution guidelines
- Tracking and identifying issues with Key Risk Indicator (KRI) limits and risk appetite to ensure operational risks are managed within agreed thresholds
- Oversee the implementation of the operational risk governance frameworks
- Communicating and ensuring understanding and adherence to operational risk procedures and standards
- Facilitating the operational risk exam management processes

Experience in financial services industry

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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