Analyst - Regulatory Liaison and Reporting | London, UK

American Express; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Analyst - Regulatory Liaison and Reporting

You Lead the Way. We've Got Your Back.

With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you'll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that's unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

At American Express, you'll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact-every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company's success. Together, we'll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world's best customer experience every day. And we'll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

How will you make an impact in this role?

This role will support the Director for Regulatory Affairs and Testing in the production and uplift of various internal reports and assist in the management of regulatory change initiatives as required. Reporting into the Senior Manager, Regulatory Liaison and Reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

Duties will include:

• Preparing management reports and information, in particular for Boards, internal committees and regulators as required.
• Take ownership of BAU regulatory reporting and assist in the delivery of ad-hoc information requests.
• Work closely with the Director and Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs to respond appropriately to the regulators (FCA, PSR, ICO) and other stakeholders where relevant and in conjunction with the Business.
• Assist in horizon scanning activities and working to support the Business in the analysis of regulatory concepts in areas such as the Consumer Duty and Operational Resilience.
• Enhancing processes and documentation for the team as required.
• Regulatory Change - support horizon scanning activities, working with stakeholders across the Business to discuss changes and implement where appropriate.
• Regularly liaises with first, other second and third line teams to discuss and communicate compliance activities, and understand business needs and current issues in the market.
• Assist in producing and maintaining relevant compliance policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Provide insight and reporting to the Director Regulatory Affairs and Testing on Regulatory insights, interactions, and findings.
• Keep up to date a working knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and company policies to identify the legal obligations applicable to American Express.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience of working in a compliance or risk function at a financial services firm, consultancy or regulator.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the UK Retail Banking/Payments industry, and the applicable regulatory environment (FCA/PRA).
• Ability to manage competing priorities to completion and to deal with rapid changes of priority.
• Analytical and detail focused with the ability to identify anomalies, trends and make recommendations.
• Self-motivated, energetic team player with proven ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and across international markets with all levels of management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• 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

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