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Third-party Lifecycle Management is responsible for supporting AEMP10 through the initiation of Risk Assessments and various related activities to ensure American Express is managing third-party vendors from a risk perspective. This position will play a key role within the TLM operations team which resides within American Express Global Supply Management group. The position will report into one of the Managers in the Third-Party Management Center of Excellence. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of initiating and completing risk assessments and supporting the BU's through ongoing management of the vendors.
The ideal candidate for this role has a background in third party risk management and/or audit experience. They are dynamic, with the ability to manage a fluctuating workload with competing deadlines. The candidate is highly inquisitive with a healthy dose of cautiousness. S/he has a broad-based perspective and thrives on building a network of internal and external alliances. S/he has highly developed communication skills, excellent time management and an acute attention to detail.
Job Scope/Responsibilities include:
Partner with the BU to complete risk assessments (through hosting calls, communicating over email, etc) and ongoing oversight activities.
Shift : 9 am to 9 pm (Flexibility needed)
Maintain and review data related to the vendor portfolios for multiple business units.
Partner with the GSM Category Managers to ensure proper understanding and submission for processing.
Review control evidence to ensure meets the standards of the program, such as document and policy reviews.
Maintain high quality output by adhering to standards and make decisions by strictly following guidance material.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of experience in the financial services industry focus on Operations, customer service and/or risk governance
Customer service focused and results-oriented person.
Proven strong attention to detail with high quality output.
Curious mindset with the intent to drive results.
Prior experience delivering risk assessments; including audit background, compliance, Third Party Risk/Oversight, or other risk control functions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
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
Support for financial-well-being and retirement
Comprehensive 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 need
Generous 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 program
Career development and training opportunities
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