Financial Analyst - #253967

American Express


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Sandy, UT
Contract type: Full time

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 Financial Analyst of Regulatory Reporting is a part of the American Express Global External Reporting Controllership team. This role will provide a diversified experience by incorporating responsibilities across multiple regulatory reports; i.e. FFIEC31, FR2644, FR2900, etc.


The open position covers a variety of responsibilities:
  • Prepare daily, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports filed with the Federal Reserve, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • Research and manage the communication and implementation of new and evolving regulatory requirements; this includes interpretation of new or revised GAAP and Regulatory standards and their applicability to Regulatory and SEC reporting.
  • Assess new products and work with the project teams to ensure reporting needs are defined, understood and implemented in accordance to guidance.
  • Assist manager with the production, organization and retention of reporting positions.
  • Provide education on new standards to manager and reporting teams.
  • Preparation of monthly financial close variance discussion and analysis.
  • Liaise with external reporting, quality assurance, treasury, finance, and other affiliate teams to represent the needs and required deliverables of the Bank as well as assist in improving company-wide processes related to regulatory reporting.
  • Support inquiries and requests from various Federal regulators and internal and external auditors.
  • Performance of other specific duties, responsibilities, analysis of results and special projects as required or assigned by the Regulatory Reporting Manager.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 3+ years of financial reporting and accounting experience.
  • Individual should have a strong understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Self-motivated individual with strong organizational and relationship building skills.
  • Ability to interpret and assess government publications.
  • Positive attitude and flexibility to deal with and drive change in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong project management skills with ability to deliver against deadlines while managing multiple tasks.
  • Proven ability to effectively interact and present across all levels of the organization including Bank leadership/officers and Board members as well as with external regulators.
  • Individual should be detail-oriented and a team player with strong analytical, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Banking experience strongly preferred, specifically working with regulatory examiners.
  • Regulatory and SEC reporting experience is preferred.
Non-considerations for sponsorship:

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.



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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