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Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together. The objective of the GSG Control Management Risk ID, Assessment, Testing and Reporting team is to identify, assess, mitigate, and report on Operational Risk within BU processes for GSG to ensure adherence to regulatory standards, Amex policy and enhance the BU's resilience through managing a clear methodology of inherent and residual risk. How will you make an impact in this role? The Partner Oversight Management Team is looking for an Analyst of Risk ID, Assessment, Testing & Reporting focused on ensuring control management is embedded in the day-to-day operations of our organization and partners. The objective of this role is to ensure that our third-party Global Partner & Operational Support partners are proactive in mitigating risks and exposure related to compliance and regulatory requirements. It will involve extensive collaboration with multiple partners across numerous business units, functional areas, and geographies. The Analyst, GSG Testing Risk ID, Assessment, Testing & Reporting will: + Assist in additional identification specific risks throughout business processes and systems (along with business process owners) + Support facilitation to BUs in their risk assessments performance (e.g., Process Self Risk Assessments (PRSAs)) in addition to further assessments and testing / QA programs to ensure regulatory and internal standards are met (e.g., periodic PRSA reviews and update assessment criteria to align with regulatory updates) + Support control monitoring (supplemental to BU process owners testing) and compile key operational risk trends, activities, and events + Support thematic risk reporting (levels, trends, causes) + Support risk management practices within the business + Support sharing insights, better practices, themes, etc. across the enterprise + Analyze, interpret and drive regulatory testing results by partnering with internal and external stakeholders to develop robust action plans and drive performance + Conduct calibration calls with Partner Quality Assurance teams to align on findings and drive performance **Minimum Qualifications:** + 1-2 Years experience in operational risk management (e.g., within Risk and/or Internal Audit function) Understanding of critical operational risk management lifecycle activities + 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 + 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: + Supporting identification of operational risks throughout business processes and systems + Facilitating risk assessment performance in addition to further assessments and testing programs to ensure regulatory and internal standards are met + Supporting independent control monitoring, including identification of control improvements + Supporting the identification of areas of risk for intervention, including conducting independent quality assurance and process testing + Compiling thematic risk reporting to provide actionable insights on risk levels, emerging trends and root causes **Qualifications** Salary Range: $55,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually bonus benefits The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. 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 + 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan + Free financial coaching and financial well-being support + Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits + Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need + 20 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy + 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 For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site . 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Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position. **Job:** Risk **Primary Location:** US-Arizona-Phoenix **Other Locations:** US-Florida-Sunrise **Schedule** Full-time **Tags** ORMCM **Req ID:** 24020545