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Manager, Control Management, Risk I.D. & Assessment

AMEX
New York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/12/2025

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Global Merchant & Network Services (GMNS) brings together American Express' merchant-and network related businesses to enable a sharp focus on using the power of our network to provide unique value to all our mutual customers. The organization manages the relationships with the millions of merchants around the world that accepts American Express and runs the companys payment network and manages bank partnerships globally.

The objective of the GMNS Control Management Risk ID, Assessment, Testing and Reporting team is to identify, assess, mitigate, and report on Operational Risk within BU processes for GMNS to ensure adherence to regulatory standards, Amex policy and enhance the BU's resilience through managing a clear methodology of inherent and residual risk.

GMNS is looking for a Manager of Risk I.D. & Assessment, focused on ensuring control management is embedded in the day-to-day operations of our organization. It will involve extensive collaboration with multiple partners across numerous business units, functional areas, and geographies.

The Manager GMNS Risk I.D. & Assessment will :

  • Provide additional identification of risks throughout business processes and systems (along with business process owners)
  • Facilitate BUs in their risk assessments performance (e.g., Process Risk Self-Assessments (PRSAs)) in addition to further assessments and testing / QA programs to ensure regulatory and internal standards are met (e.g., periodic PRSA reviews and update assessment criteria to align with regulatory updates)
  • Conduct control monitoring (supplemental to BU process owners testing) and compile key operational risk trends, activities, and events
  • Proactively help identify areas of high-risk for intervention (e.g., automated alerts generated for high-risk areas signal need for intervention and focus), including conducting independent quality assurance and vertical process testing
  • Review categorization of controls and map against risks and processes (e.g., cross-BU process-control mapping)
  • Advise BU with identification of risks and spotting areas where product changes or improved controls may be required within New Product Governance (NPG)
  • Support risk management practices within the business
  • Review risk dashboards and key risk indicators (KRIs) for ongoing monitoring
  • Review risk profiles and an updated risk register(s)

Required Qualifications :

  • 3 Years experience in operational risk management (e.g., within Risk and / or Internal Audit function) Understanding of critical operational risk management lifecycle activities
  • Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in process governance, with an understanding of processes that align with policies, regulatory frameworks, and / or operational standards
  • Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyze data, identify trends, and evaluate risk scenarios effectively
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Mgmt., or related field; advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MSc) or certifications are advantageous
  • Experience in at least one of the following : Providing identification of operational risks throughout business processes and systemsFacilitating risk assessment performance in addition to further assessments and testing programs to ensure regulatory and internal standards are metEnhancing risk assessments and associated methodologies Reviewing independent control monitoring, including identification of control improvementsIdentifying areas of risk for intervention, including conducting independent quality assurance and process testingReviewing thematic risk reporting to provide actionable insights on risk levels, emerging trends and root causes Experience in financial services industry
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    Salary Range : $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually bonus benefits

    The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, well consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

    We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include :

  • 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
  • For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our .

    American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

    We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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    Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

    Salary : $80,000 - $155,000

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