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The Fraud, Credit Bust Out (CBO), Banking Product & Payments Risk Organization is a global team of risk officers, data scientists, and product managers that are building innovative solutions and capabilities to manage external fraud and payment risk across AMEX’s card and banking portfolios.  

We are looking for an Analyst / Sr. Analyst to join the Fraud, Credit Bust Out (CBO), Banking Product & Payments Business Operations team, which will oversee how the Global fraud team meets expectations outlined in the enterprise-wide policies and governance requirements for operational and fraud risk management across both the global card and banking product portfolios. The team will be responsible for executing new programs that govern, monitor and improve the Fraud and Banking group’s extensive risk control inventory, creating and maintaining Fraud and Banking RCSAs, producing Risk Assessments, and managing fraud product losses against Enterprise Fraud Risk appetite. 

Key Responsibilities

Support the RCSA program through administrative tasks related to process mapping, risk and control identification, assessment, and annual review  Support monitoring of portfolio performance by calculating prescribed metrics and participating and documenting in root cause analysis and remediation plans  Support through administrative tasks the timely updates of documentation and operational controls as new customer features & fraud capabilities are introduced  Support the execution of BU’s risk assessment through analysis and data collation   Conduct controls testing in accordance with Internal Controls Policy Lead victim fraud events analysis with operational risk lens and partner with functional experts to identify and remediate gaps  Support multiple compliance and regulatory programs, such as AML/BSA SARs referrals, elder fraud abuse detection, scams detection, etc.  Provide administrative support to evidence collection and explanatory responses to exams, audits, and any ad hoc governance requests  Provide administrative support to Track and identify issues and fraud events as outlined by the Issues and Events Policy 

Required Qualifications 

1-2 Years experience in operational risk management (e.g., within Risk and/or Internal Audit function)  Strong 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   Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyze data, identify trends, and evaluate Victim fraud risk scenarios effectively  Ability to navigate through ambiguous problems and be creative  High degree of organization, individual initiative and personal accountability  Positive “roll-up your sleeves” attitude, a proactive mentality, and a passion to win required

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Mgmt., or related field; advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MSc) or certifications are advantageous  Understanding of critical operational risk management lifecycle activities   GSIB Operational Risk or RCSA program experience  Experience managing operational risk events Prior fraud experience  Experience with risk control design, testing, and effectiveness and operational monitoring  Experience with quantifying Credit Card, Deposit Product, or non-card lending product fraud risk 

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.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

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.

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