Analyst, Regulatory Governance

About the Role

Enterprise Shared Services (ESS) comprises key functions that are core to the company’s operations, including Global Real Estate & Workplace Experience, Global Supply Management, Business Resilience, Corporate Functions Governance & Control, Aviation, Internal Fraud Center of Excellence, and Global Security. ESS helps keep American Express growing and puts our colleagues at the center of everything they do by delivering best-in-class services that power safe, resilient, and efficient operations around the world.

The Corporate Functions Governance & Control (CFG&C) team within ESS drives risk governance and control management for several business units including ESS; Corporate Affairs & Communications; Colleague Experience Group; General Counsel’s Organization; Enterprise Strategy; and American Express National Bank Headquarters (Corporate Functions). CFG&C enables risk governance and control management through a structure that governs, identifies, assesses, manages, and reports on enterprise, operational, and compliance risks.

CFG&C is seeking an Analyst, Regulatory Governance to support the maintenance of the Laws, Rules, and Regulations inventory applicable to the supported Corporate Functions. This role will help promote effective regulatory risk management by supporting governance activities, tracking key deliverables, and assisting with documentation and reporting across applicable markets.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the new Reliance Model through coordination, documentation, and execution tracking.
• Assist with execution of the Reliance Model Questionnaire and monitor business-unit alignment with minimum standards.
• Track annual attestations related to program compliance and business-unit regulatory subject-matter expertise.
• Review, organize, and maintain documentation supporting business-unit governance processes.
• Prepare recurring reports, status updates, and supporting materials to enhance Corporate Function awareness of regulatory change management activities.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in compliance, legal, regulatory advisory, risk management, project coordination, or a related financial services role preferred.
• Foundational understanding of regulatory requirements, compliance risks, business processes, and control environments.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to support project execution, including status tracking, meeting coordination, documentation, and follow-up on action items.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks, operating models, policy requirements, or operational risk management concepts preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt in a dynamic environment with appropriate guidance.
• Bachelor’s degree required; relevant coursework or professional certification in compliance, risk management, business, or law 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.

About Us

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service. As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite, or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption, or surrogacy
• 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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.