Risk Management Analyst

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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, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

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How will you make an impact in this role?

The International Enterprise Risk Management organization within Global Risk, and Compliance (GRC) is responsible for identifying and managing risk across all processes in International markets where American Express operates.We are seeking a passionate risk professional who will be responsible for evolving the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program for the Brazil and LAC region, including enhancing the oversight function in line with best practices set by our corporate policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Oversee Risk Governance activities and support local Risk Committees, preparing action plans and tracking follow-up activities;


• Coordinate and enhance Risk Reporting, developing scorecards, dashboards, and senior leader presentations;


• Engage in strategic Risk Projects, participating actively in the planning, coordination and execution of the workstreams;


• Monitor and enhance the Risk Appetite Framework across all sources of Risk (both financial and non-financial);


• Identify risk metrics (e.g. Key Risk Indicators) to continuously monitor and oversee risk levels;


• Conduct quantitative analysis and data driven reviews of key processes to drive insights, challenges and recommendations for first line teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar field of study;


• 3 to 5 years of experience in a control function (e.g. Governance, Risk, Compliance) in the financial sector or in a consulting environment; experience with Payment Institutions and connected regulatory requirements is a plus;


• High degree of attention to detail and strong track record with data and reporting accuracy;


• Excellent organizational and time-management skills to successfully drive results timely in a fast paced environment with constantly changing priorities; formal Project Management experience is a plus;


• Strong analytical skills and business acumen with a risk-reward control perspective; experience or strong interest in quantitative risk analysis and Data Science is a plus;


• Proven ability to learn skills and knowledge on demand in a compressed timeline; strong intellectual curiosity and motivation within the Risk Management domain;


• Fluent in English and Spanish, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish;


• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (in particular Excel and Power Point); experience with Databases, Data & Analytics tools and coding is a plus;


• Be a team player and have fun while working.

ORMCM Role

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

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.