Financial Analyst

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Analyst to manage and review Balance Sheet controls, reporting, and analysis across AXP and business segments. This role requires strong accounting expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to drive continuous improvement while maintaining financial integrity and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and report AXP and Segment Balance Sheet data.

• Maintain enterprise-wide Balance Sheet health and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.

• Collaborate with Account Owners, Regulators, and Entity/Segment Controllers.

• Lead process improvements, automation initiatives, and compliance with management policies.

• Strengthen internal control environments to ensure satisfactory audit outcomes.

• Ensure adherence to SOX, Process Risk Self-Assessment, and support Internal/Statutory audits.

• Challenge existing processes and identify opportunities for redesign or automation.

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of accounting professionals in strategic and operational execution.

Required Qualifications

• CA or Graduate with 4–6 years of relevant financial or accounting experience.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to understand process dependencies.

• Demonstrated accounting expertise with innovative problem-solving skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Assertive, influential, and able to drive collaboration without direct authority.

• Self-starter capable of working effectively in ambiguous or dynamic environments.

• Proven experience interacting with senior leadership, finance teams, business partners, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Strong leadership and people management abilities, including experience managing diverse and cross-cultural teams.

Benefits & Perks

American Express backs you with comprehensive benefits designed for holistic well-being, including:

• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonuses

• Retirement and financial wellness support

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (location-dependent)

• Flexible hybrid/onsite/virtual work arrangements

• Generous paid parental leave (based on location)

• Access to global on-site wellness centers with medical staff (location-dependent)

• Free, confidential mental health support via the Healthy Minds program

• Career development, training, and leadership growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

American Express is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, or any other protected status.

Note: Employment is subject to successful completion of a background verification check in accordance with applicable laws.

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