Sr Financial Analyst

American Express; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst for the U.S. Regulatory Reporting team to ensure accurate, complete, and timely regulatory submissions.

You will partner with Finance, Risk, Treasury, Controllership, Technology, and Data teams to deliver SCCL FR-2590 reporting while applying strong accounting fundamentals and data-driven analysis. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in finance or regulatory reporting, excellent Excel and data-analytics skills, and a proactive, detail-oriented

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Regulatory Reporting, or related field.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with data analysis tools and advanced Excel capabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support SCCL FR-2590 reporting for the U.S. Regulatory Reporting team.
• Collaborate with Finance, Risk, Treasury, Controllership, Technology, and Data teams to ensure accurate reporting.
• Maintain a strong control environment and data quality for regulatory submissions.
• Contribute to timely and complete delivery of regulatory reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory reporting knowledge

Collaboration

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

PivotTables

Formulas

Lookups

PowerPoint

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

SQL

Python

Job description

The Finance Organization drives business value by being a strategic partner in support of the Company’s success. We bring financial expertise, analytical rigor, a strong understanding of the risk and regulatory environment, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of financial integrity.

The U.S. Regulatory Reporting team is responsible for the accurate, complete, and timely delivery of regulatory reports while maintaining a strong control environment. The Senior Financial Analyst will support Single-Counterparty Credit Limits (SCCL) FR-2590 reporting, partnering closely with teams across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Controllership, Technology, and Data.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, a solid accounting foundation, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 2–3 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, Regulatory Reporting, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, formulas, lookups, and analyzing large datasets, as well as PowerPoint.
• Strong control mindset with an understanding of data quality, reconciliations, and reporting accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
• Highly motivated, intellectually curious, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with SQL, Python, Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx, or other data and automation tools is a plus.

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