American Express · 2 hours ago
Senior Analyst - Risk Management
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $125K/yr
2+ years expAmerican Express is a company with a long history of innovation and a commitment to supporting its customers and employees. The Senior Analyst in Risk Management will focus on defining risk management policies and collaborate across various functions to develop strategies that mitigate credit risk and enhance customer experience.
Credit CardsFinanceFinancial ServicesPaymentsTravel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define risk management policies for American Express portfolios
Support the success of American Express through innovative solutions that help identify and mitigate credit risk throughout the customer lifecycle
Leverage advanced quantitative expertise to drive disciplined risk decisions across the business cycle
Manage write-offs, evaluate risk trade-offs, and deliver insights that support outstanding customer experience and strong business performance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of relevant work experience, or master's degree in a quantitative field such as Econometrics, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering, or Computer Science
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into strategic insights
Proficiency in handling large datasets using SQL, Python, or a similar programming language
Demonstrated blend of analytical expertise, process improvement skills, and collaborative relationship-building
Ability to think strategically and apply quantitative methods and business acumen to drive meaningful outcomes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to clarity and precision
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred but not required, given a suitable combination of formal education and experience
Prior experience in credit or fraud risk management with a solid understanding of the credit lifecycle
Familiarity with regulatory and audit frameworks related to credit risk governance
Familiarity with data visualization tools is a plus
Benefits
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
Company
American Express
American Express is a financial services company that provides credit cards, charge cards, payment solutions, and related services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brett Mooney
CEO & Country Manager, American Express Canada
Stephen J. Squeri
Chairman and CEO
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