Financial Systems Analyst I

Job Description

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

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

How will you make an impact in this role

As part of the Global Financial Operations (GFO) Organization within Corporate Controllership, this role is responsible for enabling and promoting financial integrity across American Express systems for the Finance organization.

The Global Financial Initiatives and Integrity (GFII) team within GFO plays a critical role supporting Business and Finance driven initiatives by ensuring the ongoing integrity of the Company's accounting and financial reporting as required under AEMP 16 (American Express's internal Financial System Controls Policy that defines a consistent standard for control and financial reporting requirements that must be established during any Technology or system change). GFII is organized under the following pillars: Global Loyalty & Benefits, Network, & Banking Global AR, Merchant, & Enterprise Transformation and Strategy & GFII Program Management Office (PMO). This role, Analyst - Financial Systems, will join one of the pillars in GFII, responsible for providing analysis and inputs on project initiatives, help define Finance requirements, develop user stories, and advise on system controls to be in place to ensure integrity within our accounting and financial reporting processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems or similar field
• Basic understanding of Finance and/or business systems
• Analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to create impactful relationships with key stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to meet critical deadlines and support multiple projects simultaneously
• Pro-active and creative approach to solving problems
• Being self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to manage time effectively
• Positive attitude and a quick learner

Preferred Qualifications

• Some exposure in defining system development requirements across Business and Technology
• Some exposure in defining and validating system development and financial test cases
• Basic understanding of project management and system implementation background
• Previous experience in a Finance discipline such as Accounting, Financial Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, Management Reporting, Treasury, Tax or Banking
  

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
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• 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

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.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.