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Analyst - Control Management
American Express. Facilitate business units' Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) risk assessments and additional assessment, testing, and QA programs .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in operational risk management and Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) processes, with strong analytical skills to evaluate risks and controls. Proficient in project management and stakeholder engagement to drive cross-functional initiatives and compile thematic risk reporting.
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Operational Risk ManagementRisk And Control Self-Assessment (RCSA)Project ManagementControl TestingThematic Risk Reporting
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Hard Skills
Risk AssessmentProcess MappingData AnalysisQuality AssuranceRisk Evaluation
Soft Skills
CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingInfluencing Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
MBAMSc
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesRegulatory FrameworksOperational StandardsRisk Management LifecycleEmerging Trends
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Facilitate business units' Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) risk assessments and additional assessment, testing, and QA programs
- Conduct periodic RCSA reviews and update assessment criteria to align with regulatory updates
- Drive cross-functional projects end to end
- Facilitate stakeholder engagement to perform control testing
- Apply operational risk management and RCSA domain knowledge
- Assist business process owners in identifying risks and controls
- Identify high-risk areas for intervention
- Conduct independent quality assurance and vertical process testing
- Support thematic risk reporting on risk levels, trends, and causes
Requirements
What you’ll need- 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
- Strong project management, communication, documentation and interpersonal skills
- Experience in process mapping, with an understanding of processes that align with policies, regulatory frameworks, and/or operational standards
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and evaluate risk and controls testing for Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA)
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or related field is preferred
- Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MSc) or certifications are advantageous
- Experience supporting identification of operational risks throughout business processes and systems
- Experience facilitating risk assessments and testing programs for RCSA
- Excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills
- Experience compiling thematic risk reporting on risk levels, emerging trends and root causes
- Experience working in a financial services operational risk function
- Experience in control testing
- Successful completion of a background verification check
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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