Responsibilities:

• Redefine structure for procurement & payment review process and define strategy in driving efficiencies in line with Amex policies and procedures
• Perform regular risk based internal audits for multiple sub-processes within procurement & payment function to highlight process gaps and control deficiencies
• Lead review of root cause analysis of risk events as an input to the development of preventive controls and ensure implementation of controls
• Validate design and operating effectiveness of Internal controls to support control owners / process owners in quarterly assertion process
• Collaborate with key stakeholders including business, Auditors, IAG, Operational excellence, etc. for internal / external audits and internal control testing
• Redefine structure for procurement & payment processes in line with Amex policies and procedures
• Interact with business partners to identify gaps in process and fix them proactively
• Review legacy payments data to identify opportunities to improve controls around payments
• Strategize development of data quality standards to drive consistency
• Being able to deal with an environment of continuous change, with the need to absorb information quickly, think laterally and work independently.
• Needs to build business relationships and to collaborate with business partners.

• Ability to prioritize and to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Able to meet deadlines, eye for detail, excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Customer interface with experience and ability to proactively anticipate customer needs and identify their specific requirements. 

Minimum Qualifications

• CA/MBA/Graduate with 7 to 8 years of core risk management experience
• Excellent communication & analytical skills and should be able to manage queries independently.
• Result focus & self-driven & high on flexibility.
• Good on multitasking & time management
• Knowledge of Amex system - Global Payment System (Bridger/Oracle/Ariba/Stream) will be an added advantage
• Basic Accounting Knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• High on flexibility
• Knowledge of MS-Excel

Functional skills/ Capabilities

• Strong influencing skills with ability to consistently deliver value on control enhancement and risk mitigation. 
• Positive attitude, flexibility and ability to deal with ambiguity and rapid change
• Result oriented with excellent problem-solving ability
• Highly organized and meticulous attention to detail is essential to the role.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills including the ability to conceptualize and break down complex issues into actionable tasks.

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