Director- Global Exposure Management- Finance

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  • Our industry is rapidly evolving, and we need courageous, quick thinkers who can shape the strategic decisions that lead our business forward. Whether it?s negotiating with some of our largest global partners or creating next year?s financial plan, you can influence both our day-to-day P&L and the future direction of the company. As part of the team, you can have the opportunity to learn and use the latest data tools and technologies and explore a range ofroles to grow your career. Find your place in finance on #TeamAmex
  • ? *How will you make an impact in this role?**
  • Global Exposure Management team is part of American Express Treasury organization and is responsible for identifying, quantifying and managing market risk exposures, and ensuring compliance with the company?s market risk management strategies and risk tolerance levels. The team is responsible for overseeing all aspects of our foreign exchange (FX) and interest rate risk (IRR) management programs. This includes driving our market risk management strategies, recommending investments and hedging activities and ensuring compliance with our risk management policies. The team also participates in various regulatory stress testing exercises, including Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) and Internal Capital Adequacy Process (ICAAP). This team collaborates with various business partners within the American Express Finance organization, and oversight groups, as well as external parties.
  • ? *Responsibilities**

+ Manage Treasury Global Exposure Management team

+ Monitor new market conditions and prepare market risk management (FX and IRR) strategies considering evolving regulations and changes in AXP?s balance sheet activities

+ Communicate exposure management analysis and provide recommendations to senior management and relevant committees

+ Perform end-to-end analysis of cross currency exchange (FX) rate risk and recommend hedging actions

+ Work with asset-liability management, funding and capital market teams on determination of interest rate risk and recommend hedging actions

+ Coordinate with 2nd line oversight and internal audit teams on exposure management activities and address their inquiries

+ Organize, prepare and present analysis and discussion at different oversight committees

+ Develop documentation for non-model tools used for risk management and investment analysis

+ Participate in firm-wide stress testing (CCAR, ICAAP) analysis

  • + Collaborate with various teams within Treasury, including ALM, Funding, Modeling and Capital Market teams
  • ? *Requirements**

+ BA or MBA degree with focus on Finance or Accounting

+ 8 years of relevant work experience

+ Deep knowledge and experience in interest rate risk and exchange rate risk assessment and mitigation activities

+ Proven hands-on experience in interest rate and FX hedging advisory and execution

+ Knowledge and experience with cash flow analysis and valuation of financial instruments, including derivatives such as interest rate swap and currency forward contracts

+ Familiarity with financial statements (balance sheet and income statement)

+ Excellent communication and leadership skills

+ Knowledge in scenario analysis and stress testing

+ Experience in process documentation

+ Knowledge in database queries (SQL)

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

+ Strong analytical skills with attention to details and specifics of each analysis

  • This role reports to VP, Treasury, ALM and Exposure Management.
  • ? *Qualifications**

Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $205,000.00 annually bonus equity (if applicable) benefits

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