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With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

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How will you make an impact in this role?

The Regulatory Reporting team delivers Bank Holding Company regulatory reports in accordance with Federal Reserve requirements for American Express Company and its underlying subsidiaries. We perform independent processes to prepare, review and analyze financial information with a key focus on control and compliance and addressing new Federal Reserve requirements, including new reports. Currently, the regulatory reporting team is involved in a multiyear effort to support the risk category change for American Express as a Bank Holding Company. 

This individual will be responsible for the preparation and review of sections of regulatory reporting filings such as but not limited to FR Y-9C, FR Y-14Q, and FR Y-14M. This individual will coordinate with several groups within American Express and external regulators during the course of these filings. This individual will also support the company’s effort on changing risk categories.

 Key Responsibilities

•                  Prepare detailed reports and ensure compliance with the Federal Reserve and other regulatory reporting requirements, the Company’s internal review procedures and all other applicable policies and procedures.

•                  Support the Manager and Director in implementation of significant analytical and reporting processes, procedures and systems using the Company’s control framework.

•                  Work closely and coordinate with various Subject Matter Experts and Global Reporting leaders.

•                  Support the Manager and Director in responding to inquiries from the Federal Reserve.

•                  Support regulatory reporting automation and develop best in class processes.

•                  Enhance policies and procedures around the regulatory reporting process.

•                  Display thought leadership and drive process improvements.

 

Required Skills/Qualifications 

•                  3+ years’ experience in accounting and statutory/regulatory reporting functions.

•                  Strong understanding/experience in US GAAP accounting.

•                  Chartered Accountant/Certified Public Accountant is a plus.

•                  Ability to work in hybrid environment.

•                  Exhibits organizational skills with the ability to meet critical deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

•                  Proven abilities to improve processes, increase the level of automation and strengthen controls.

•                  Strong analytical skills.

•                  Strong verbal and written communication skills.

•                  Self-motivated and proactive.

•                  Proficient usage of Microsoft applications.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

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

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.  

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.