Lead Analyst

As a Lead Analyst at American Express, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the security and integrity of our information systems. You’ll support the execution of information security assessments, manage risk, and drive improvements across our security practices. Your expertise will help us maintain our high standards and address security challenges effectively.

Key Responsibilities

1. Risk Management. Understand and apply core principles, IT controls, and best practices across key risk domains, including risk assessment, identity and access management, network and infrastructure security, application security, data loss prevention, and incident management.
2. Assessment Support. Assist in the execution of information security assessments for suppliers, evaluate the quality of assessments conducted by others, and define appropriate risk ratings and mitigation strategies.
3. Audit Gap Closure. Support gap closure efforts from information security vendor audits.
4. Stakeholder Communication. Clearly explain information security requirements to both internal and external stakeholders, and challenge existing approaches when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
2. Experience. 2-3 years of experience in Information Security.
3. Certifications. Current certifications such as ISO27001, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, COBIT, or PCI are recommended.
4. Knowledge. Familiarity with security frameworks like NIST, SOC2, GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HITRUST, HIPAA.
5. Contract Review. Experience in reviewing and providing input on contract language.
6. Customer Interaction. Experience working with external customers such as corporate clients.
7. Skills. Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and collaboration skills. Strong communication abilities (oral and written) and adaptability to changing audit and regulatory requirements.
8. Tools. Proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint. Experience working with auditors and regulators.

Good to Have

1. Risk Governance. Basic understanding of risk pillars related to Third Party Governance, including Privacy, Business Continuity, Anti-Corruption, SOX, and Compliance.
2. Passion for Learning. A real enthusiasm for learning and staying updated on industry trends.

Why Join Us?

1. Competitive Salaries. Attractive base salaries and bonus incentives.
2. Comprehensive Benefits. Includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits.
3. Work-Life Balance. Flexible working models including hybrid, onsite, or virtual arrangements.
4. Parental Leave.Generous paid parental leave policies.
5. Wellness Support. Access to global on-site wellness centers and confidential counseling through our Healthy Minds program.
6. Career Development. Opportunities for professional growth and training.

American Express is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're excited about this opportunity and have the qualifications we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a team that’s dedicated to making a difference and supporting your career growth.