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Senior Analyst – Control Management
American Express. Facilitate business units' Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) risk assessments, further assessments, testing and QA programs .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Operational Risk Management and Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), with strong capabilities in project management, stakeholder engagement, and thematic risk reporting. Proficient in analyzing data to identify trends and evaluate risk and controls testing.
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Operational Risk ManagementRisk And Control Self-Assessment (RCSA)Project ManagementData AnalysisControl Testing
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Hard Skills
Risk AssessmentQuality AssuranceProcess MappingAnalytical SkillsRisk Reporting
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsInfluencing SkillsPresentation Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
MBAMSc
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesRegulatory FrameworksOperational StandardsRisk Management LifecycleThematic Risk Reporting
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Facilitate business units' Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) risk assessments, further assessments, 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 for control testing
- Apply operational risk management and RCSA domain knowledge
- Assist business process owners in identifying risks and controls
- Identify high-risk areas requiring intervention
- Conduct independent quality assurance and vertical process testing
- Support thematic risk reporting on risk levels, trends and causes
Requirements
What you’ll need- 2+ years of experience in operational risk management, such as within Risk and/or Internal Audit
- Understanding of critical operational risk management lifecycle activities
- Strong project management, communication, documentation and interpersonal skills
- Experience in process mapping and understanding processes aligned 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 (preferred)
- Advanced degrees such as MBA or 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
- Experience working in a financial services operational risk function
- Experience in control testing
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 the Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities