Financial Analyst

• Identify the foreign currency underlying exposure from Ledger transactions and support GTO in appropriately hedging the fx exposures
• Prepare month end FX exposure adequacy packages for multiple markets to ensure adequate FX hedging across AXP
• Accounting & Reporting of FX Trades to hedge the foreign exchange exposure resulting from cross-currency transactions within American Express Company and its subsidiaries
• Lead & provide advisory support on companywide initiatives for items pertaining to FX accounting
• Support ongoing projects within the team
• Maintain accounting controls to ensure compliance with SOX, Bank Holding Company regulations, and AXP internal guidelines.
• Lead and participate in projects related to Treasury/Business partner driven initiatives by providing appropriate advisories on FX.
• Identify simplification and automation opportunities and work towards implementing them
• Analyze the drivers that impact the P&L due to FX and implement controls to mitigate the fx impact

Technical Skills/Capabilities: Strong Accounting skills including technical areas of ASC 830 (FAS 52) related to Currency Remeasurement & Translation and ASC 815 (FAS 133) related to FX Hedge Accounting, analysis and reporting

Functional Skills/Capabilities

• Ability to lead multiple priorities with excellent attention to detail
• Able to challenge status quo & effectively communicate to leadership, auditors and regulators
• Strong analytical skills and ability to connect business drivers
• Strong relationship building skills and ability to influence without direct control
• A fast/keen learner with the ability to learn a detailed process quickly and have excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Platforms

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Sound knowledge of Oracle Accounting and reporting tools, AI/ GEN AI tools & Knowledge of accounting analysis and reporting will be a plus