> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2295806-analyst-control-management](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2295806-analyst-control-management). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Analyst-Control Management - **Company:** American Express Company - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $65,500.0 - $102,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Data Analysis, Network Service, Working Model 2D - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gpr5zw ## About the Role + 1-2 Years experience in operational risk management (e.g., within Risk and/or Internal Audit function) Understanding of critical operational risk management lifecycle activities + Project management, communication, and interpersonal skills + Experience in process governance, with an understanding of processes that align with policies, regulatory frameworks, and/or operational standards + Analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyze data, identify trends, and evaluate risk scenarios effectively Preferred Qualification s: + Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Mgmt., or related field; advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MSc) or certifications are advantageous ## Description Global Merchant & Network Services (GMNS) brings together American Express' merchant-and network related businesses to enable a sharp focus on using the power of our network to provide unique value to all our mutual customers. The organization manages the relationships with the millions of merchants around the world that accepts American Express and runs the company's payment network and manages bank partnerships globally. The objective of the GMNS Control Management New Product Governance team is to identify, assess, mitigate, and report on Operational Risk within BU processes for GMNS to ensure adherence to regulatory standards, Amex policy and enhance the BU's resilience through managing a clear methodology of inherent and residual risk. GMNS is looking for an Analyst New Product Governance 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. Responsibilities The Analyst, GMNS New Product Governance will: + Assist in additional identification specific risks throughout business processes and systems (along with business process owners) + Facilitate BUs in their risk assessments performance (e.g., ensure regulatory and internal standards are met and align with regulatory requirements) + Support control monitoring (supplemental to BU process owners testing) and compile key operational risk trends, activities, and events + Proactively help identify certain areas of high-risk for intervention (e.g., automated alerts generated for high-risk areas signal need for intervention and focus), including conducting independent quality assurance and vertical process testing + Support thematic risk reporting (levels, trends, causes) + Categorize controls and map against risks and processes (e.g., cross-BU process-control mapping) + Support BU with identification of risks and spotting areas where product changes or improved controls may be required within New Product Governance (NPG) + Support risk management practices within the business + Create and maintain risk dashboards and key risk indicators (KRIs) for ongoing monitoring + Maintain risk profiles and an updated risk register(s) + Support sharing insights, better practices, themes, etc. across the enterprise, + Supporting identification of operational risks throughout business processes and systems + Facilitating risk assessment performance in addition to further assessments and testing programs to ensure regulatory and internal standards are met + Supporting independent control monitoring, including identification of control improvements + Supporting the identification of areas of risk for intervention, including conducting independent quality assurance and process testing + Compiling thematic risk reporting to provide actionable insights on risk levels, emerging trends and root causes, We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually. ## Related Videos - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Machine Learning for Software Developers (and Knitters)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/154-machine-learning-for-software-developers-and-knitters) - [Microservices architecture as a key element in building trading systems for global finance markets](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1196-microservices-architecture-as-a-key-element-in-building-trading-systems-for-global-finance-markets) - [The Neuro-Architecture of Productivity: How Work Environments Impact Cognitive Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1122-the-neuro-architecture-of-productivity-how-work-environments-impact-cognitive-performance) - [Your organization as a Graph](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2051-your-organization-as-a-graph) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [Data Analyst Salary Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/277-data-analyst-salary-germany) - [What is a Test Plan: Guide to Test Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/191-what-is-a-test-plan-guide-to-test-planning)