Manager - Risk Management; Strategic Risk & Oversight

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The Global Risk & Compliance Organization (“GRC”) independently oversee the company’s risk-taking and risk management activities, including the comprehensive identification, management, and mitigation of risks within the Company’s risk appetite. GRC ensures the company operates in a safe, sound and fully compliant manner within all applicable regulatory expectations. We create and maintain the overall risk management framework while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

We are passionate about our commitment to drive the company’s goals of growth and progress by creating a culture of awareness and proactivity around regulatory matters, and by partnering closely with business units across the enterprise to ensure we deliver maximum value to our shareholders and our customers efficiently and effectively.

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How will you make an impact in this role?

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Strategic and Business Risk Oversight Manager to join our growing team. This role will support the development and implementation of our strategic risk management program, assisting in identifying, monitoring, analyzing, reporting and overseeing potential strategic and business risks. The ideal candidate will possess strong research, analytical, and communication skills, and a keen interest in understanding the evolving landscape of strategic risks to the Company.

• Strategic Risk Identification and Assessment:
  • Collaborate with other subject matter experts and business unit teams to identify and document current and emerging strategic risks that could impact the Company's goals
  • Develop and apply risk assessment methodologies to evaluate the likelihood and potential impact of identified strategic risks.
  • Maintain and update the strategic risk taxonomy and material risk inventory, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information.
• Oversight Framework Development and Implementation:
  • Assist in the design and implementation of frameworks, policies, and procedures for the effective oversight of strategic risks.
  • Contribute to the establishment of key risk indicators (KRIs) and metrics to monitor strategic risk exposure, drivers and performance.
  • Contribute to the identification of appropriate measures for establishing and monitoring the Company’s risk appetite for strategic risks and corresponding qualitative considerations and limits.
  • Support the development of reporting mechanisms to communicate strategic risk information to relevant stakeholders and committees.
  • Support the establishment of a process to oversee the process and review the strategic plan of the Bank and provide credible challenge across the planning horizon.
• Risk Monitoring and Analysis:
  • Monitor strategic risk trends and changes in the internal and external environment that may impact the organization's risk profile.
  • Analyze risk data and provide insightful reports on strategic risk exposures, potential vulnerabilities, and emerging threats.
  • Track the implementation and effectiveness of risk mitigation strategies and oversight activities.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Partner with various departments and stakeholders to foster a strong risk-aware culture and integrate risk management considerations into strategic planning processes.
  • Communicate risk assessment findings, oversight activities, and recommendations clearly and concisely to different audiences, including senior management.
  • Participate in cross-functional teams and projects related to strategic initiatives and risk management enhancements.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Stay abreast of industry best practices, regulatory requirements, and emerging trends in strategic risk management and oversight.
  • Contribute to the ongoing improvement of risk management methodologies, tools, and processes.
  • Support internal audits and reviews related to strategic risk and oversight functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field.
• 5 + years analyst experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior relevant experience in risk management, strategic planning or a related analytical role
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., FRM, CFA)
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks, regulatory landscape, and methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Strong understanding of risk management principles, frameworks (e.g., COSO, ISO 31000), and methodologies.

Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above 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.

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
• 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.

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We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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