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At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

Our industry is rapidly evolving, and we need courageous, quick thinkers who can shape the strategic decisions that lead our business forward. Whether it’s negotiating with some of our largest global partners or creating next year’s financial plan, you can influence both our day-to-day P&L and the future direction of the company. As part of the team, you can have the opportunity to learn and use the latest data tools and technologies and explore a range of roles to grow your career. Find your place in finance on #TeamAmex.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

• Strong understanding/experience in US GAAP accounting.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Financial accounting experience

• Audit experience

• Certified Public Accountant is a plus.

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.

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 .

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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

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.

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Job: Finance

Primary Location: US-New York-New York

Schedule Full-time

Req ID: 25008777