Senior Analyst-Control Management

The Control Management team sits within Global Commercial Services (GCS). GCS is an integral part of the growth strategy for American Express, and the Control Management team's objective is to foster a proactive and effective control environment that ensures adherence to regulatory standards and Amex policy.

GCS Control Management is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Analyst to join our team. This role is focused on independent testing and assurance of business process controls. You will be a key contributor to ensure our control environment is robust, well-documented, and operating effectively as we implement the Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) framework. This position will involve extensive collaboration with partners across Business, Products and Compliance and Data/Technology teams within US and International markets.

• Execute independent control testing to assess both the design effectiveness and operating effectiveness of key controls within the business processes.

• Gather and document robust, high-quality evidence to support testing conclusions, and ensure timely and accurate updates in the system of record (e.g., RCSA Archer, ServiceNow GRC or similar).

• Partner with control owners and business process experts to conduct control walkthroughs and gain a deep understanding of the processes under review.

• Identify, document, and report on control deficiencies, gaps, or weaknesses with clarity, providing actionable insights for remediation by the process owner.

• Prepare clear and concise reports on testing results for management, highlighting key themes and trends.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the control testing methodology, including sampling strategies and documentation standards.

• Ensure compliance with all testing requirements outlined in 2nd line Policies and Procedures (e.g., RCSA Policy and Procedures, Control Testing Standards, Internal Control Framework, AEMP 39, AEMP 47 etc.)