Full Job Description
The objective of the US Consumer Services Control Management Governance team is to establish the Operational Risk and Controls strategy for US Consumer Services set up a foundational governance structure that ensures operational risks are identified, assessed, and managed in compliance with enterprise Operational Risk Management programs and reporting.
US Consumer Services is looking for a Manager of Governance focused on 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 units, functional areas, and geographies.
Responsibilities
The Manager, US Consumer Services Governance will:
• Facilitate the day-to-day internal and external exam management process, working with the Enterprise functions (e.g., data request compilation, action implementation, and regulatory adherence)
• Advise on execution plans for operational risk management within the business unit (BU), including BU specific guidelines, project plans, etc.
• Provide support to develop the operational risk framework to enable effective risk management and decision making in the BU
• Manage details of specific risk and controls governance forums for US Consumer Services, interfacing with org-wide governance processes and committees (e.g., Operational Risk Management Committee) and share insights and lessons learned across forums
• Provide support to develop BU-specific procedures and additional standards (i.e., escalation protocols), related to the execution of the Operational Risk Management programs
• Facilitate the understanding and use of the risk governance framework across BUs through regular communication
• Administer implementation of key areas training initiatives that align with Operational Risk Management
• Facilitate processes to ensure and monitor the integration of regulatory changes & updates into the Operational Risk framework and training materials
• Support sharing insights, better practices, themes, etc. across the enterprise
Qualifications
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 in Finance, Business, Risk Mgmt., or related field; advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MSc) or certifications are advantageous
• Experience in at least one of the following:
• Translating operational risk strategy and appetite into execution guidelines
• Tracking and identifying issues with Key Risk Indicator (KRI) limits and risk appetite to ensure operational risks are managed within agreed thresholds
• Oversee the implementation of the operational risk governance frameworks
• Communicating and ensuring understanding and adherence to operational risk procedures and standards
• Facilitating the operational risk exam management processes
• Experience in financial services industry
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
The below represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
