Job DescriptionThis individual contributor role is part of the Cyber Risk Management team within TRM. The successful candidate will provide independent risk oversight and effective challenge across key cybersecurity domains, including Vulnerability Management, Compute Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Network Security, and End User Computing (EUC) Security. , This position is responsible for assessing, monitoring, and reporting cybersecurity risks across the enterprise. The role partners closely with cybersecurity, technology, and business stakeholders to evaluate risk exposure, assess control effectiveness, challenge remediation strategies, and provide meaningful risk insights to senior leadership, risk committees, and regulators.
ResponsibilitiesEssential Job Functions:- Provide independent risk oversight and effective challenge for Vulnerability Management, Compute Security, Cloud Security, Application Security, Network Security, and End User Computing (EUC) Security.
- Perform risk assessments, thematic reviews, and data-driven analyses to identify emerging cyber risks, control gaps, and trends across the cybersecurity landscape.
- Analyze cybersecurity, vulnerability, and operational data using tools such as SQL, Python, Power BI, and Excel to develop meaningful risk insights and reporting.
- Assess control effectiveness, remediation plans, risk acceptance decisions, and residual risk exposure across covered cybersecurity domains.
- Develop, enhance, and monitor key risk indicators (KRIs), metrics, and executive reporting to provide meaningful visibility into cyber risk posture and trends.
- Stay current on cyber threats, emerging technologies, industry trends, regulatory expectations, and cybersecurity frameworks.
- Support risk governance activities, regulatory engagements, audits, committee reporting, and enterprise cybersecurity risk initiatives.
- Partner effectively across lines of defense to ensure cybersecurity risks are identified, assessed, monitored, and managed in accordance with company policies and regulatory expectations.
QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in Cyber Risk Management, Information Security, Cybersecurity Governance, Technology Risk Management, Audit, or Operational Risk.
- Experience in one or more cybersecurity domains including Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Network Security, Infrastructure/Compute Security, EUC Security, or Exposure Management.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity risk management principles, security controls, and industry frameworks.
- Experience identifying risks, analyzing issues, conducting assessments, and translating complex technical topics into business-focused risk insights.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and influence stakeholders through constructive challenges and collaboration.
- Industry certification required: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, CISA, or equivalent cybersecurity/risk management certification.
Preferred Qualifications:- Working knowledge of data analytics and visualization tools including SQL, Python, Power BI, Excel data models, and related technologies.
- Experience executing or providing oversight of Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, Application Security, Network Security, and Endpoint/EUC Security.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards including NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, COBIT, MITRE ATT&CK, and FAIR.
- Knowledge of regulatory expectations and industry guidance, including FFIEC guidance and OCC Heightened Standards.
- Experience with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms such as Archer.
- Experience with AI tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot
- Experience supporting senior management reporting, risk committees, regulatory examinations, or internal audit engagements.
- Additional certifications such as GIAC, CCSK, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or other cloud/security certifications.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
About the TeamWe 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
- 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
- Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
- 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
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.
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.
