Manager – Subsidiary Governance, Management & Reporting

American Express

Subsidiary governance manager overseeing American Express legal entities, governance processes, and regulatory reporting. Coordinating audits, board materials, database operations, and enterprise compliance initiatives.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,250 - $150,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in subsidiary governance and regulatory reporting, with strong project management and administrative skills. Proficient in managing complex initiatives and ensuring compliance with Federal Reserve regulations.

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Subsidiary ManagementCorporate GovernanceRegulatory ReportingProject ManagementLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Regulatory ReportingSubsidiary ManagementProject ManagementData EntryDocument DraftingGovernance Policy DevelopmentAudit CoordinationRegulatory ComplianceLegal Entity ManagementOperational Efficiency

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedHighly OrganizedInterpersonal SkillsGood JudgmentIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Diligent (Blueprint)BoardvantageMS OfficePDFVisioDocuSign

Certifications & Qualifications

Notary Public

Industry Keywords

Federal Reserve FR Y-10Federal Reserve FR Y-6Regulatory ExaminationsInternal Audit ProcessesGovernance Enhancement Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Corporate Secretary’s Office on subsidiary governance and regulatory reporting matters
Coordinate documentation, responses, and remediation activities for audits, regulatory examinations, and internal reviews
Monitor regulatory and governance obligations and ensure timely completion of deliverables
Coordinate day-to-day operations of the subsidiary management team, prioritize work, manage initiatives, and escalate issues
Manage and support subsidiaries or groups of subsidiaries, including Board meeting logistics, agendas, presentation materials, and minutes
Manage the administrative team maintaining the Amex subsidiary database, including data entry and access management
Gather and validate source documentation for legal entity attributes in the subsidiary database
Prepare and file regulatory reports, including FR Y-10 and FR Y-6
Manage surveys, subsidiary status reports, governance questionnaires, attestations, and Regulation L certifications
Draft and refresh internal governance policies and procedures
Maintain and oversee legal entity governance across the enterprise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Previous experience at a law firm and/or a large corporation in subsidiary management and corporate governance
Detail oriented, highly organized, and able to work independently without constant supervision
Strong administrative and project management skills, including managing complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
Strong leadership skills
Strong typing, editing, and proofing skills
Solid interpersonal skills and ability to interact globally and with all levels of management
Reliable thought leadership and good judgment
Knowledge of Federal Reserve FR Y-10 and FR Y-6 regulations
Strong proficiency with Diligent (Blueprint), Boardvantage or other secure Board portals, MS Office, PDF, Visio, and DocuSign
Experience leveraging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve operational efficiency and strengthen governance processes
Knowledge of project management
Notary public or ability to become a notary
Familiarity with internal audit processes, regulatory examinations, and remediation activities
Experience supporting regulatory remediation projects or governance enhancement initiatives

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities