Company: American Express
Mgr/Sr Mgr Risk Management Job
Location: New York, NY, US

Responsibilities:
The candidate would be required to conduct research, development and refinement of risk assessment/rating methodologies and have an understanding of modern credit risk mitigation tools such as credit derivatives. Candidate will also be tasked with building probability of liquidation (PL) and Loss Given Default (LGD) models with specific responsibility to develop a unique assessment system from internal data, bond default history, financials and other sources to evaluate the “true” financial condition of post-default entities and their susceptibility to external factors leading to liquidation. Candidate will work closely with our internal risk colleagues among different business units as well as external risk professionals on valuation methodologies and strategies for our large firm portfolios within the Institutional Risk Management.
More specifically, the candidate will focus on building internal liquidation databases, constructing financial cash flow models, estimating firm intrinsic values, evaluating asset liquidation prices, and researching on industry specific liquidation drivers.. He or she will need to convert multiple complex capital reorganization plans into well defined cash flow models for distressed companies and conduct liquidation valuation analysis.
The candicate should also have excellent analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to translate analytical results to business strategies. Strong collaborative and communication skills. High energy, commitment and focus on flawless execution.

EOE statement: American Express is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Qualifications:

The qualified candidate should have:

- Minimum Master's Degree in Quantitative field or Business Administration; 3-4 years of experience in Credit Card or Financial Industry is preferred.
- Ability to efficiently review financial statements and regulatory filings (for example. 10Ks and 10Qs) and make meaningful accounting, financial, risk-related, and financial reporting observations and projections.
- Proven ability to apply quantitative techniques and statistical tools and translate results to business solutions.
- Working knowledge of financial application tools and databases such as Bloomberg, Factiva, Capital IQ, Compustat etc.
- Demonstrated project management skills and understanding of Institutional Risk Management Principles.
- Ability to influence without direct authority, strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to interface with all levels.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and balance personal workload.

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