Senior Analyst, Risk & Compliance – Operational Excellence

American Express; Olympia (WA); Remote; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express in the USA seeks a Senior Analyst within Global Commercial Services (GCS) – OE to contribute to risk analytics and internal process improvements. The role focuses on ethical risk analysis for market-facing colleagues and collaboration with key partners to strengthen controls and efficiency.

You will analyze risk signals, support the U.S. business practices program and work with cross-functional teams to promote integrity, innovation, and compliant sales practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 2 years of work experience.
• At least 1–2 years experience in compliance research, legal, or marketing work.
• Track record of results across multiple channels and strategies.
• Relationship builder with confident communication and ability to influence business leaders.
• Operational knowledge of key metrics, risk, management and compliance.
• Analytical thinker who moves from big picture to detail to draw conclusions.
• Strong prioritization and project management to impact the business.
• Drive for innovation and ability to proposed improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage ethical risk analysis for market-facing colleagues and ensure responsive business processes.
• Collaborate with partners such as Global Field Effectiveness, LOBCO, GCO, and Sales Management/AD.
• Support implementation of the U.S. business practices program to improve sales practices and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to promote a culture of winning and innovation.

Skills

Compliance research

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Innovation

Proactive

Relationship builder

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

American Express in the USA seeks a Senior Analyst within Global Commercial Services (GCS) – OE to contribute to risk analytics and internal process improvements. The role focuses on ethical risk analysis for market-facing colleagues and collaboration with key partners to strengthen controls and efficiency.

You will analyze risk signals, support the U.S. business practices program and work with cross-functional teams to promote integrity, innovation, and compliant sales practices.