Manager - Controller - Regulatory Reporting - job 1 of 3

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As part of Controllership organization, The U.S. Regulatory Reporting team delivers Bank Holding Company regulatory reports in accordance with both U.S. Federal and State regulators for American Express Company and its underlying subsidiaries.

 As American Express transitions to a higher bank category (Cat 3/2), we are focusing on strengthening our risk management capabilities and controls. This individual will be responsible for supporting the roadmap of risk and controls related milestones and tasks as part of a multi-year effort. The individual will help drive report accuracy and consistency, improving overall regulatory reporting processes through enhanced governance to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

How will you make an impact in this role?

• Assist, support, and manage the execution of the Regulatory Reporting Interpretive Office framework.

• Accurate interpretation and documentation of reporting instructions to ensure reporting requirements and appropriate data elements are captured and adhered to.

• Work closely, coordinate, and collaborate with various Subject Matter Experts and Regulatory Reporting leaders to review and evaluate control environment, updating risk assessment of reports and risk control matrix.

• Tracking, monitoring, and actioning regulatory reporting items requiring interpretation and proper implementation as needed.

• Assist in formulating responses to inquiries from the Federal Reserve, other regulators, and key internal stakeholders, while supporting our strong working relationships and communication with the various regulators. 

• Provide career development opportunities for Regulatory Reporting team members.

• Flexibility to work a hybrid schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Accounting, Regulatory Reporting, Auditing, or Risk Management

• Experience working in financial services or other highly regulated environment

• Strong understanding of U.S. Regulatory and U.S. GAAP requirements

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, drive projects, and work well under tight deadlines

• Strong written/oral communication, relationship building, presentation and collaboration skills

• Proven ability to effectively interact with all levels and stakeholders of an organization including senior leadership/officers, as well as with external regulators and auditors

• Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience assisting with the preparation of Regulatory Reports required by FRB, including FR Y-9C, Call Report (FFIEC 031), FR2052a, and FR Y-14

• Knowledge of risk management frameworks, methodologies and standard processes

• Graduate degree, CPA/Chartered Accountant, or similar qualification

Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 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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