Senior Financial Analyst

We are currently looking to fill a Senior Financial Analyst (SFA) position at American Express. This individual will support financial analysis and modelling on a wide range of critical business initiatives regarding our consumer and commercial businesses in Hong Kong. This position will be based full-time out of our Hong Kong office.

• Develop a thorough understanding of business drivers and investment opportunities to support decision-making
• Support and manage components of month-end closing, forecasting and budgeting process. Analyze and explain the variance between budgeted and actual financial results
• Perform in-depth financial analyses, manage assigned business initiatives, and provide actionable recommendations to support business growth and decision-making
• Maintain and enhance existing financial models and support model development with technological tools
• Partner independently with stakeholders across Marketing, Risk, Central Finance, Controllership, and other functions to support business initiatives, provide financial insights, and ensure initiatives meet internal standards
• Create meeting materials and presentation decks as needed
• Collaborate across markets in order to share insights and best practices

• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or related disciplines preferred
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, forecasting, banking, financial services, or other relevant industries. 
• Experience with architecting integrated models from scratch in Excel or other applications is preferred, as is knowledge of AI adoption  
• Hands-on experience with any programming language (e.g., TM1, VBA, SQL, SAS, Power BI) is a definitive advantage
• Excellent analytical, writing, and presentation skills. Good verbal and written communication skills in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. 
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization
• Prior experience with lending products or the lending industry is preferred but not required
• Professional credentials such as a CPA/CPA/M.Sc. degree are advantageous

To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements:

• Learn quickly, embrace new challenges, and exhibit a strong work ethic, accountability, passion, enthusiasm, and a growth mindset
• Demonstrate ability to independently manage multiple stakeholders with excellent problem-solving abilities
• Apply strong financial modeling skills
• Communicate complex ideas effectively through storytelling, concise presentations, and actionable messaging. Influence stakeholder discussions and decision-making.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting time-sensitive deadlines and delivering high-quality results
• Contribute to a highly collaborative team environment and work effectively across international markets and time zones.

*Candidates with less experience who demonstrate strong analytical capability and learning agility may be considered for the Financial Analyst level.