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Analyst, Risk Reporting
American Express. Oversee and report on risk assessment activities, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with regulatory expectations and internal risk frameworks .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in risk management and compliance, with a strong understanding of UK regulatory requirements and the payments industry. Proficient in data analysis, risk assessment, and effective communication with stakeholders at all levels.
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Risk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceData AnalysisStakeholder EngagementQuality Assurance
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Hard Skills
Risk AssessmentData AnalysisQuality Assurance ReviewsRisk ReportingRisk IndicatorsRisk FrameworkRisk GovernanceAnalytical SkillsBusiness AcumenRegulatory Requirements
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailWritten CommunicationRelationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsProactive Problem Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Certifications
Industry Keywords
UK Regulatory LandscapePayments IndustryRisk Management PracticesControl EffectivenessEmerging Risk Themes
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee and report on risk assessment activities, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with regulatory expectations and internal risk frameworks
- Identify and monitor elevated-risk areas through data analysis, risk indicators, and quality assurance reviews
- Provide timely risk insights to management and governance forums
- Identify high-risk areas for intervention and conduct independent quality assurance
- Embed effective risk management practices into day-to-day activities and decision-making
- Review risk dashboards and key risk indicators (KRIs) to identify emerging trends and potential risk exposures
- Escalate risks and enable appropriate management action
- Facilitate sharing of insights, best practices, and emerging themes across the enterprise
- Prepare and present risk reporting for senior management and governance committees, highlighting key risk themes, control effectiveness, emerging issues, and recommended management actions
- Design, implement, oversee, and maintain the UK risk governance structure, risk framework, and risk policy library
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience in interacting with regulators and familiarity with UK’s regulatory landscape and requirements
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple priorities under pressure
- Fluency in English (verbal and written)
- Degree in business, economics, engineering, or a related field; professional certifications are valued
- Attention to detail and written communication skills
- Excellent relationship and influencing skills with the ability to build productive relationships across teams and levels of seniority, including senior leaders and stakeholders
- Self-confident with a strong sense of integrity and the ability and willingness to challenge and be challenged
- Proactive in identifying issues, delivering and escalating key findings, and advising on recommended solutions to correct issues or mitigate risks
- Ability to communicate oversight findings to colleagues, business partners, and senior leaders
- 3-5 years of experience in risk management, compliance, treasury, controllership, or a similar role
- Strong analytical skills and business acumen with a risk-reward control perspective
- Ability to balance commercial objectives with sound risk management
- Strong understanding of UK market regulatory requirements and the payments industry
- Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the UK is required; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship
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