Manager - Control Management (Risk Management)

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. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this 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.

About the Business Unit:

American Express National Bank is American Express’ U.S. banking operation, representing more than 60% of the company’s revenues through consistent payments, financing, and savings products. Led by the Chief Operating Officer, AENB HQ drives the administration of programs and services provided by AENB, in partnership with Bank affiliates and executive officers. In addition, the team is responsible for helping AENB attain all established operational and financial goals as well as ensuring ongoing adherence with laws and regulations governing Bank policies and procedures.

The Corporate Function Control Management (CFCM) team within AENB will serve as the business unit Control Management function for several corporate groups including Corporate Affairs & Communications (CA&C); Colleague Experience Group (CEG), General Counsel’s Organization (GCO); Global Risk & Compliance (GRC); Enterprise Strategy (ES); American Express National Bank Headquarters (AENB HQ) and Enterprise Shared Services (ESS)

The objective of the Corporate Function Control Management Risk ID, Assessment, Testing and Reporting team is to identify, assess, mitigate, and report on Operational Risk within BU 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.

The Manager, Corporate Function Control Management will report to the Director of Risk ID, Assessment, Testing & Reporting passionate about ensuring control management is embedded in the day-to-day operations of our organization. It will involve extensive collaboration with multiple partners across numerous business divisions, functional areas, and geographies.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide additional identification of risks throughout business processes and systems (along with business process owners)


• Facilitate BUs in their risk assessments performance (e.g., Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA); Process Self Risk Assessments (PRSAs)) in addition to further assessments and testing / QA programs to ensure regulatory and internal standards are met (e.g., periodic PRSA reviews and update assessment criteria to align with regulatory updates)


• Conduct control monitoring (supplemental to BU process owners testing) and compile key operational risk trends, activities, and events


• Proactively help identify areas of high-risk for intervention (e.g., automated alerts 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) to provide actionable insights to BU on current risk levels, emerging trends and root causes


• Review categorization of controls and map against risks and processes (e.g., cross-BU process-control mapping)


• Support risk management practices within the business


• Review risk dashboards and key risk indicators (KRIs) for ongoing monitoring


• Review risk profiles and an updated risk register(s)


• Support sharing insights, better practices, themes, etc. across the enterprise

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ Years experience in operational risk management (e.g., within Risk and/or Internal Audit function) Understanding of critical operational risk management lifecycle activities


• Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills


• Experience in process governance, with an understanding of processes that align with policies, regulatory frameworks, and/or operational standards


• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyze data, identify trends, and evaluate risk scenarios effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or related field; advanced degrees or certifications are advantageous


• 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 are met


• Enhancing risk assessments and associated methodologies


• Reviewing independent control monitoring, including identification of control improvements


• Identifying areas of risk for intervention, including conducting independent quality assurance and process testing


• Reviewing thematic risk reporting to provide actionable insights on risk levels, emerging trends and root causes


• Experience in financial services industry

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We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• 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.