American Express

Analyst – Control Management

American Express
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeGurgaon • IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates proficiency in SQL and Python for operational risk management and control testing, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate risk scenarios. Possesses project management and communication abilities to enhance control effectiveness and support decision-making within the financial services industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords
SQL ProficiencyPython ProficiencyOperational Risk ManagementControl Testing ExperienceProject Management Skills

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Facilitate delivery of the Control Testing program for GMNS business through review of specific Risk Assessment Units (RAU)
  • Perform Test of Design and Effectiveness for controls and determine Control Effectiveness Rating for all controls across GMNS
  • Identify and report control gaps and remedial actions to improve control effectiveness, working with respective control owners
  • Establish an appropriate testing schedule for each RAU and manage day-to-day execution of testing deliverables according to schedule
  • Identify opportunities for efficiency and implement process enhancements to improve testing quality
  • Support and enhance effective control management and decision-making in the business unit

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python, with an understanding of risk and control concepts; knowledge of Conduct Risk would be an advantage
  • 4+ Years experience in operational risk management / control testing (e.g., within Risk and/or Internal Audit function)
  • Understanding of critical operational risk management lifecycle activities
  • Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in risk and control governance, with an understanding of processes that align with policies, regulatory frameworks, and/or operational standards
  • Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyze data, identify trends, and evaluate risk scenarios effectively
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Mgmt., or related field; advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MSc) or certifications are advantageous
  • Experience reviewing controls through monitoring and testing for design and effectiveness to identify gaps and remediation to uplift controls
  • Experience identifying areas of risk for intervention, including conducting independent quality assurance and control testing
  • Experience in the financial services industry

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

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Hard Skills
SQLPythonOperational Risk ManagementControl TestingData AnalysisRisk AssessmentControl Effectiveness RatingProcess EnhancementQuality AssuranceRisk Governance
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsProject Management Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeMBAMSc
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesConduct RiskRegulatory FrameworksOperational StandardsRisk Management Lifecycle