**Description** **You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.** 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. Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together. Global Commercial Services (GCS) is the global leader in payment solutions for Small, Medium (SME) and Global and Large (G&L) enterprises. The objective of the GCS Control Management New Product Governance (NPG) and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) team is to provide subject matter expertise on specific NPG/M&A to ensure the BU is equipped with in-depth knowledge of risk-stripes to manage and mitigate these risks effectively; supports the BU with expert guidance for topical Operational Risk intelligence. The objective of the GCS Control Management Risk ID, Assessment, Testing and Reporting team is to identify, assess, mitigate, and report on Operational Risk within BU processes for GCS to ensure adherence to regulatory standards, Amex policy and enhance the BU's resilience through managing a clear methodology of inherent and residual risk. GCS is looking for a Sr. Analyst of NPG and M&A focused on ensuring control management is embedded in the day-to-day operations of our organization. It will involve extensive collaboration with multiple partners across numerous business units, functional areas, and geographies. The Sr. Analyst, NPG and M&A will: + Support BU with identification of risks and spotting areas where product changes or improved controls may be required within New Product Governance (NPG) and M&A initiatives + Ensure all activities & guidance provided to BU are in alignment with standards set by centralized specialist risk-stripe teams + Comply with enterprise policies and programs pertaining to specific risk types (e.g., AEMP 88 conduct risk management policy), and support with design/ enhancement of BU procedures /standards by providing topic-specific insight + Consult on the design and implementation of controls tailored to specialized risk areas, and provide broader input on the area of NPG/M&A risk + Share topical risk knowledge with BU process owners to enable BU to strengthen and embed relevant ORM considerations into processes + Advise topical risk strategies and procedures to align with changes in the business environment and regulatory landscape, and frequently review **Required Qualifications:** + 2 Years experience in operational risk management (e.g., within Risk and/or Internal Audit function) Understanding of critical operational risk management lifecycle activities + Project management, communication, and interpersonal skills + Experience in process governance, with an understanding of processes that align with policies, regulatory frameworks, and/or operational standards **Preferred Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or related field; advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MSc) or certifications are advantageous + Experience in at least one of the following: + Supporting identification of operational risks throughout business processes and systems + Facilitating risk assessment performance in addition to further assessments and testing programs to ensure regulatory and internal standards are met + Supporting independent control monitoring, including identification of control improvements + Supporting the identification of areas of risk for intervention, including conducting independent quality assurance and process testing + Compiling thematic risk reporting to provide actionable insights on risk levels, emerging trends and root causes ORMCM **Qualifications** Salary Range: $55,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually bonus benefits The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions. 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 + 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan + Free financial coaching and financial well-being support + Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits + Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need + 20 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy + 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 For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site . 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. We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually. US Job Seekers/Employees - Click here to view the “Know Your Rights” poster and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement. If the links do not work, please copy and paste the following URLs in a new browser window: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters to access the three posters. **Job:** Operations **Primary Location:** US-New York-New York **Other Locations:** US-Arizona-Phoenix **Schedule** Full-time **Tags** ORMCM **Req ID:** 24022435