Analyst- Risk Management
AMERICAN EXPRESS · Gurgaon
- Experience2–4 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modehybrid
- Levelmid
- Posted16 Sept 2026
About AMERICAN EXPRESS
AMERICAN EXPRESS is hiring in Gurgaon in financial services. This role looks for around 2+ years of experience.
Skills
- data analysis
- risk management
- data quality
- SQL
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Power BI
- data quality checks
- control frameworks
- monitoring frameworks
The role
A risk analyst at a payments network company assesses data quality, risk controls, and monitoring frameworks, using SQL and Microsoft Power BI to investigate gaps and improve process reliability. The role develops metrics and supports remediation across business, risk, compliance, and data functions.
Full job description
Description
The Global Merchant & Network Services (GMNS) organization is responsible for managing relationships with millions of Merchants and Partners around the world that facilitate American Express acceptance and enabling the day-to-day operations of our companys payment network. The people, processes, and technology that support this vital function are evolving to improve the merchant experience and economics. Within GMNS, the Global Strategy, Operations & Performance (GSOP) teams mission is to deliver a best-in-class premium merchant member experience that will get merchant to not only accept American Express but openly welcome and recommend us to their customers.
Responsibilities
Drive analytical and control-focused initiatives from problem definition through execution and monitoring
Assess data, processes, and controls to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and risk areas
Perform root cause analysis on issues and partner with stakeholders to implement practical solutions
Develop and track key metrics (KRIs/KPIs) to monitor performance, data health, and process effectiveness
Analyze datasets to generate insights, identify trends, and support data-driven decision making
Support design and implementation of controls and monitoring frameworks to improve accuracy and reliability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Business, Risk, Compliance, Data) to align priorities and drive outcomes
Support investigations, escalations, and remediation tracking related to data, process, or control gaps
Contribute to process improvements with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and automation
Participate in governance, reporting, and ongoing improvement initiatives
Qualifications
Graduate/Postgraduate in a quantitative or business field
3+ years of experience in Data Quality, Data Analysis, Risk, or related domains
Certifications in Data Analytics, Risk, or Process Excellence are a plus
Key Skills
Strong analytical and logical thinking with a structured problem-solving approach
Ability to quickly understand data flows, identify gaps, and drive practical solutions
Experience working with data tools (e.g., SQL, Excel, Power BI); Python or automation skills are a strong plus
Understanding of data quality dimensions (accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness)
Ability to build and scale data quality checks, controls, and monitoring frameworks
Strong ownership mindset with ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments
Effective stakeholder management and clear communication of data issues and impact
Continuous improvement mindset with focus on efficiency, automation, and scalability