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About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented colleague to lead our ERM Governance, Reporting and Independent Review team in the second line of defense aligned with our business units. The leader will play a critical role in supporting the Business Unit Chief Risk Officer (CRO) for GMNS and the broader risk management framework. This position requires a deep understanding of financial products, business operations, and risk management principles, with a strong ability to translate complex risk concepts into actionable insights and credible challenge for the business units and their first line risk management SMEs. The successful candidate will be a proactive, analytical, and collaborative individual who can effectively partner with various stakeholders across the organization and lead and develop a team of highly motivated individuals.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the company’s risk-taking and risk management activities.
- Ensure comprehensive identification, management, and mitigation of risks within the Company’s risk appetite.
- Ensure the company operates in a safe, sound, and fully compliant manner within all applicable regulatory expectations.
- Create and maintain the overall risk management framework.
- Ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
- Drive the company’s goals of growth and progress by creating a culture of awareness and proactivity around regulatory matters.
- Partner closely with business units across the enterprise to ensure maximum value delivery to shareholders and customers.
- Support the Business Unit Chief Risk Officer (CRO) for GMNS and the broader risk management framework.
- Translate complex risk concepts into actionable insights and credible challenge for business units and their first line risk management SMEs.
- Partner with various stakeholders across the organization.
- Lead and develop a team of highly motivated individuals.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of financial products.
- Deep understanding of business operations.
- Deep understanding of risk management principles.
Skills
- Risk management
- Reporting
- Independent review
- Financial products
- Business operations
- Risk management principles
- Analytical skills
- Collaboration
- Leadership
Location
- Virtual
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Onsite
- Virtual
Experience Level
- Leadership role
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
Benefits
- 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
About the Company
- At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values, and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues.
- We operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
- As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.
- Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
- For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
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