What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President & Senior Counsel, Credit Fraud Risk & Global Credit and Fraud Operations position at AMEX?
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General Counsels Organization :
The General Counsels Organization (GCO) at American Express is seeking a Vice President & Senior Counsel to serve as the primary lawyer advising the Credit and Fraud Risk (CFR) organization on modeling, Artificial Intelligence (AI), decision science and data strategy. CFR functions are critical to the core businesses of Amex given the close interaction across all lines of business and the foundational nature of underwriting and customer management practices, which contribute to Amexs industry-leading write-off rates and customer service results. CFR is tasked with building out increasingly complex credit and fraud controls, as well as servicing, operations and remittance procedures and strategy across Amexs credit and charge cards, virtual payment accounts, non-card lending products, and bank deposit accounts.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing day-to-day legal and strategic advice to help drive the development and implementation of the CFRs modeling strategies, policies, analytics and capabilities (with a particular focus on AI). This position requires regularly navigating novel business and legal issues across a broad range of matters and working seamlessly with colleagues on a global basis. This role will report to the Managing Counsel who leads the CFR and Global Credit and Fraud Operations (GCFO) legal team.
Role & Responsibilities :
- Provide legal and strategic advice on a broad range of matters impacting CFR, including modeling, AI, decision science and data strategy, all within a dynamic business and regulatory environment
- Stay abreast of, and advise stakeholders on, key regulatory and legal developments impacting CFR and model risk governance
- Engage in strategic projects for CFR, GCFO and GCO to advance cutting-edge business opportunities and address emerging industry trends in AI and data strategy
- Develop strategies to address the evolving global legal landscape around automated decision making
- Identify and lead process improvements to promote agility in legal and related business operations
- Partner with and influence large number of stakeholders globally, including without limitation, across GCO, Compliance, Government Affairs and CFR
- Proactively protect the brand and reputation of American Express through legal advice and guidance regarding company activities and legal and regulatory compliance
- Build and leverage leadership and subject matter expertise to serve as an engaging mentor, advisor and leader to colleagues on the team and across the GCO
Skills and Qualifications :
Salary Range : $220,000.00 to $320,000.00 annually bonus equity (if applicable) benefits
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Salary : $220,000 - $320,000
