Senior Lead Analyst

Role overview

Senior Lead Analyst at American Express

Responsibilities

• Perform data preparation, validation, and reconciliation activities to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Contribute to executive-ready reporting through accurate and actionable analysis. 4.
• Contribute to process improvements and reporting best practices.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, Risk Management, Analytics, Engineering, or a related field. 2-3 years of experience in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Reporting, Automation, Operational Risk, Compliance, Audit, or a related analytical function.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Shift Timings: 1 PM-9 PM OR 3 PM-11 PM (As per business requirements) Technical Skills Tableau Desktop Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Experience working with large datasets Functional Skills Strong attention to detail and data quality mindset Ability to identify trends and derive insights from data Ownership and accountability for assigned deliverables Strong organizational and time-management skills Effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills Continuous improvement mindset with an interest in automation and innovation Fluent with Gen AI

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Experience supporting risk reporting, KRIs, scorecards, or management dashboards.
• Exposure to Operational Risk, Compliance, Audit, Control Management, or Governance functions.
• Experience translating analytical findings into business-focused insights and recommendations.

Employment details

• Location: Gurugram [HR] [India]

Additional role details

• GCS (Global Commercial Services) Control Management (Specialized OR): The objective of the GCS Control Management Specialized Operational Risk (OR) team is to provide subject matter expertise on specific Operational Risk topics to ensure the BU is equipped with in-depth knowledge of risk-stripes to manage and mitigate these risks effectively; supports the BU with expert guidance for topical Operational Risk intelligence.
• GCS Control Management Specialized Operational Risk (OR) is looking for a Senior Lead Analyst focused on ensuring control management is embedded in the day-to-day operations of our organization.
• It will involve extensive collaboration with multiple partners across numerous business units, functional areas, and geographies. 1.
• Risk Performance Rating (RPR) Program Support the production, maintenance, and enhancement of Risk Performance Rating (RPR) dashboards.
• Maintain Tableau dashboards, scorecards, and executive reporting views. 2.
• Data Quality & Controls Execute data quality checks and validation procedures across reporting datasets.
• Investigate data anomalies and support issue resolution activities. 3.
• Reporting & Communication Prepare clear, concise reporting materials and presentations for business stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Partnership Collaborate with metric owners, SMEs, and Control Management partners to validate data and reporting outputs.
• Support stakeholder inquiries and reporting requirements.