American Express India | Analyst - Risk Management

Responsibilities

• The Analyst – Risk Reporting CoE will be part of the GRC organization, responsible for building and advancing enterprise-wide risk data aggregation and reporting capabilities.
• The role will play a critical part in establishing a comprehensive risk data aggregation and reporting framework, to deliver trusted, decision-ready data that supports Tier 1 risk reporting and enterprise risk decisioning.
• The role combines risk reporting governance with hands-on data discovery, data requirements development, standardization and validation partnering closely with business, risk, analytics, and technology teams to translate complex reporting requirements into usable, well-governed data solutions.
• This role is required to be on-site 3 days per week.
• Drive and monitor Risk Reporting Policy adherence; support the development of procedures and required training for Risk Reporting.
• Facilitate the development of risk reporting business requirements with report owners and stakeholders.
• Support the operation of centralized consumption layer controls and assist in overseeing the implementation and execution of decentralized controls.
• Support the design and implementation of data and technology infrastructure that meets reporting needs and ensures the appropriate capture and reporting of material risks, concentrations, and emerging risks.
• Support the production of Risk Appetite and BU Risk Appetite Reports which are shared with the Board, and senior management committees.
• Support the execution of a standardized, periodic assessment framework (at least annually) to evaluate the effectiveness of risk reporting systems, tools, and processes, ensuring continuous evolution with changing data sources and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to apply both quantitative methods and business skills to create insights and drive results.
• Familiarity with BCBS 239 and OCC Heightened Standards.
• Strong analytical skills, including a proving ability to translate complex and disparate information to develop a comprehensive and cohesive conclusion for colleagues, business partners, and senior leaders.
• Ability to work independently and across a matrix organization partnering with business partners, functional owners, capabilities, technology teams and external vendors.

American Express

American Express is a global payments company known for its card products, merchant network and travel services. It was founded in New York in 1850.

Its Indian teams work on finance, risk, analytics, operations and technology for markets around the world. Chartered accountants typically join financial analysis, controllership and reporting teams.

• Industry: Payments and financial services
• Headquarters: New York, USA
• In India: Large teams in Gurugram and Bengaluru