Analyst - Corporate Functions Control Management Governance, Exam and Audit Management

$55,000 - $105,000/Yr

American Express - Sandy, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

Sandy, UT

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Analyst in Corporate Functions Control Management Governance, Exam and Audit Management at American Express plays a crucial role in ensuring that control management is integrated into the daily operations of the organization. This position involves collaborating with various business units to implement and manage internal and external exam programs, ensuring compliance with operational risk management standards and frameworks. The Analyst will support the development of procedures, facilitate communication regarding risk governance, and assist in the overall exam management process.

Responsibilities

• Implement an end-to-end internal and external exam program for Corporate Functions.
• Assist in the development of BU-specific procedures and standards related to Operational Risk Management programs.
• Facilitate understanding and use of the risk governance framework across business units through regular communication.
• Support the day-to-day internal and external exam management process, including data request compilation and regulatory adherence.
• Aggregate basic level reporting, approvals/exceptions, and support 'change-the-function' activities for the business unit.
• Share insights, best practices, and themes across the enterprise.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in operational risk management, preferably within Risk and/or Internal Audit functions.
• Understanding of critical operational risk management lifecycle activities.
• Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in process governance with knowledge of policies, regulatory frameworks, and operational standards.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and evaluate risk scenarios.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related field; advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MSc) or certifications are advantageous.
• Experience in translating operational risk strategy into execution guidelines and governance frameworks.
• Experience in tracking and identifying issues with Key Risk Indicator (KRI) limits and risk appetite.
• Administrative support experience in implementing operational risk governance frameworks.
• Experience in creating and ensuring adherence to operational risk procedures and standards.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan