Senior Analyst - Enterprise Risk Management & Risk Oversight Executive Office

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How will you make an impact in this role?

The Senior Analyst will provide executive office support to the Enterprise Risk Management & Risk Oversight (ERM&RO) Chief of Staff and play a key role in coordinating and advancing the work of the Enterprise Risk Management & Risk Oversight organization for American Express. The Executive Office drives operational success and profitability by collaborating with teams across the enterprise and leading the overall rhythm of the business for ERM&RO. The successful candidate should be a dynamic individual who is proactive in anticipating and adapting to the needs of the ERM&RO team and is focused on accuracy, speed, flexibility and attention to detail. Critical to the success of this position are strong communication skills, a team-player attitude and the ability to develop positive working relationships with a wide range of colleagues both within and outside of American Express.

• Supports the delivery of strategic business initiatives for the Head of Enterprise Risk Management & Risk Oversight and his leadership team
• Manage various initiatives such as monthly headcount reporting and new-joiner onboarding
• Actively lead and participate in initiatives such as our ERM&RO Engagement Team, DE&I workstreams, and People Agenda communications and events
• Identify opportunities for process improvements
• Support and/or lead ad-hoc requests and special projects as needed
• Build relationships with key partners across the company, including CEO/GRC offices, Corporate Secretary, General Counsel’s Office, external consultants, and regulators

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or other related area
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Proven experience (at least 4 years) working in a fast-paced, complex, and dynamic environment, preferably with senior executives and C-suite offices
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, demonstrating good judgment in dealing with senior executive offices and key stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail while anticipating needs of stakeholders and responsive to requests in a timely, efficient manner
• Excellent communication (oral, written, listening) skills, a positive attitude and solution-oriented demeanor
• Strong sense of integrity with ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with minimal guidance and to proactively identify and resolve issues
• Be onsite 4 days a week and when there are Board or committee meetings, subject to change as needs evolve

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in financial services and/or risk management
• Natural curiosity to lean in even when objectives are ambiguous

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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We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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