Analyst-Compliance

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How will you make an impact in this role?

The American Express Supplier Risk team is looking for a highly motivated, business and customer focused individual with proven service delivery and relationship management experience. The Supplier Risk Assessment Analyst is responsible for assessing the third-party supplier relationships. The position will report to the Senior Manager – Supplier Risk and scope is Global.

The primary responsibilities include:

• Pre-contract – execution of third party risk assessments and required due diligence activities through partnership and liaison with procurement specialists and Business Unit stakeholder groups
• Post-contract – execution of ongoing oversight validation to include refreshed ratings, due diligence, and trend analysis across Business Units and legal entities
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to Third Party Relationship Managers and other Business Unit stakeholders on the TLM program from both a pre- and post-contract perspective The successful candidate will need to manage the tools, processes, and stakeholders involved with the program.

Key Responsibilities:
- Support Procurement teams with enhancing the overall sourcing service to our customers by timely and professional response to requests for third party pre and post contract support
- Collect documents from third party suppliers via the Category Management and Business Unit teams or source online/from suppliers if need be
- Conduct high quality reviews on due diligence evidence submitted by Business Units/Staff Groups
- Maintain data repository and create and deliver status reports
- Assist the Senior Manager with the escalation of high risk issues/gaps, and areas requiring the use of judgment to subject matter experts and leaders within the Third Party Lifecycle Management Center of Expertise
- Manage the tools that support the Third Party Lifecycle Management program including risk assessment, due diligence, contract repository, and ongoing oversight of third parties.

Qualifications:
- Prior experience in one or more of the following areas: Risk, Compliance, Audit, Third Party Supplier Management
- Highly-motivated and pro-active business and customer focused individual that can work well in a high pressure environment, managing multiple priorities against tight deadlines
- Strong customer service and relationship management skills, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to respond to complex questions about TLM program requirements, ratings, trends and due diligence requirements.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment that spans all regions/countries
- Self-starter with exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to investigate, research and identify the appropriate contacts to source documents and Due  Diligence information
- Outstanding project management skills
- Highly organized, able to multi-task and manage a set of third party engagements and relationships across the business
- Strong analytical skills and ability to identify trends
- Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy of essential records and documentation
- Outstanding technical skills including expertise in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• 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.