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Theobjectiveof theFinanceControl Management Risk ID, Assessment,andTesting team is toidentify, assess, mitigate, and report on Operational Risk withinFinanceprocesses to ensure adherence to regulatory standards,Amex policyand enhanceFinance'sresilience through managing a clearmethodologyof inherent and residual risk.
Financeis looking for aDirectorofRisk ID, Assessment,andTestingto lead a diverse team of high-performing professionals focused on ensuring control management is embedded in the day-to-day operations of our organization.It will involve extensive collaboration with multiple partners acrossnumerousbusiness units, functional areas, and geographies.
TheDirector-FinanceRisk ID, Assessment,and Testingwill:
Provideadditionalidentificationof risksthroughoutFinanceprocesses and systems(along withFinanceprocess owners)
FacilitateFinance process owners in theirrisk assessments (e.g., Process Self Risk Assessments (PRSAs))in addition to further assessments and testing/ QAprograms to ensure regulatory and internal standards are met (e.g., periodic PRSA reviews and update assessment criteria to align with regulatory updates)
Lead control monitoring (supplemental toFinanceprocessownertesting) and proactively communicate key OR trends, activities, and events to senior management, tofacilitateinformeddecision-making
Proactivelyidentifyareas of high-risk for intervention (e.g., automatedalerts generated for high-risk areas signal need for intervention and focus), including conducting independent quality assurance and vertical process testing
Compile thematic risk reporting (levels, trends, causes) toprovideactionable insightsforFinanceon current risk levels, emergingtrendsand rootcauses
Categorize controls and map against risks and processes (e.g., cross-Financeprocess-control mapping)
SupportFinancewith identification of risks and spotting areas where product changes or improved controls may berequiredwithin New Product Governance (NPG)
Provide key support for Finance PRSA transformation efforts to support 2ndline changes
Develop risk dashboards and key risk indicators (KRIs) for ongoingmonitoring
Develop risk profiles andmaintainan updated risk register(s)
Be a key leader for sharing insights, better practices, themes, etc. across theenterprise
RequiredQualifications:
6+ Years experience inoperational risk management (e.g., within Risk and/or Internal Audit function)Understanding of critical operational risk management lifecycleactivities
Excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact and obtain buy-in from seniorFinanceleaders
Expertisein process governance, witha track recordofestablishingand overseeing robust decision-making processes that align with policies, regulatory frameworks, and/or operationalstandards
Experience within financial services industry
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyze data,identifytrends, and evaluate risk scenarioseffectively
Demonstrated history and ability to manage large teams, spread over geographies and with varyingbackgrounds
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Mgmt., or related field; advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MSc) or certifications areadvantageous
Experience in at least one of the following:Providing identification of operational risks throughout business processes and systems
Facilitating risk assessment performance in addition to further assessments and testing programs to ensure regulatory and internal standards aremet
Enhancing risk assessments and associated methodologies
Leading independent control monitoring, including identification of controlimprovements
Identifyingareas of risk for intervention, including conducting independent quality assurance and process testing
Compiling thematic risk reporting toprovideactionable insights on risk levels, emergingtrendsand rootcauses
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
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.
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
