Financial Analyst

• Description
• Job Description : The FX Exposure Identification CoE is part of the Middle Office Controllership team within Global Treasury Controllership Organization and is responsible for exposure identification & analysis pertaining to transactions arising from foreign currency transactions and equity translation exposure arising from AXPs foreign subsidiaries.

• Responsibilities
• · 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

• Qualifications
• 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