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You Lead the Way. Weve Got Your Back.If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, youll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey thats unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.At American Express, youll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impactevery colleague has the opportunity to share in the companys success. Together, well win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the worlds best customer experience every day. And well do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.The objective of the GSG Control Management Risk ID, Assessment, Testing and Reporting team is to identify, assess, mitigate, and report on Operational Risk within business unit processes to ensure adherence to regulatory standards, Amex policy and enhance the BU's resilience through managing a clear methodology of inherent and residual risk. This is a first line of defense Risk Management position.How will you make an impact in this role?Develop a proactive GSG risk assessment model to proactively identify, assess and document inherent and residual risk at a functional and aggregate levelCompile thematic risk reporting (levels, trends, causes) to provide actionable insights to BU on current risk levels, emerging trends and root causesProactively identify areas of high-risk for intervention, including conducting independent quality assurance and vertical process testingEstablish strong relationships as a trusted 1LOD partner, able to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and consensus, whilst effectively challenging risk program outputs to deliver bank and regulatory alignmentSupport GSG to implement and maintain appropriate ORM framework, and ensure risk appetite adherence in relation to RCSA implementationChampion risk management practices within the business and across 1LOD Community of PracticeMinimum Qualifications:6+ Years experience of having identified and assessed organizational risk and associated Enterprise level impacts within a Tier 1 global banking organization (within Risk and/or Internal Audit function) and understanding critical operational risk management lifecycle activitiesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyze data, identify trends, and evaluate against different risk stripes.Excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact, influence and obtain buy-in from senior leaders, across multiple business unitsExpertise in process governance, with a track record of establishing and overseeing robust decision-making processes that align with risk policies, regulatory frameworks, and/or operational standardsDemonstrated history and ability to manage large teams, spread over geographies and with varying backgroundsPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Mgmt., or related field; advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MSc) or certifications are advantageousExperience 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 methodologiesLeading independent control monitoring, including identification of control improvementsIdentifying areas of risk for intervention, including conducting independent quality assurance and process testingCompiling thematic risk reporting to provide actionable insights on risk levels, emerging trends and root causesWe 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 salariesBonus incentivesSupport for financial-well-being and retirementComprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business needGenerous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)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 programCareer development and training opportunitiesOffer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.#J-18808-Ljbffr