Director - USCS G&C Risk Identification and Assessment, GABM

American Express•Charlotte, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service. 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. The Global Advertising and Brand Management (GABM) team is responsible for creating marketplace demand and driving commerce for American Express products and services through differentiated and innovative branding, marketing, and experiences. We have an ambitious goal: to be the most admired brand in the Fortune 500 and we aim to deliver on that by doing work that is both creative and effective. The U.S. Consumer Services Governance & Control Risk Identification and Assessment team partners with GABM to identify, assess, mitigate, and report risks across business unit processes. This work ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and Amex policies while strengthening the business unit’s resilience through a clear and consistent approach to managing inherent and residual risk. This role is 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. The Director, US Consumer Services Risk Identification and Assessment, GABM will:

Requirements

6+ Years experience in operational risk management (e.g., within Risk and/or Internal Audit function) Understanding of critical operational risk management lifecycle activities
Strong experience managing third-party risk, including vendor due diligence, monitoring, and regulatory compliance
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and advanced analytics to modernize operational risk management practices, enhancing risk identification, monitoring, and control effectiveness
Excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact and obtain buy-in from senior BU/tech counterparts
Expertise in process governance, with a track record of establishing and overseeing robust decision-making processes that align with policies, regulatory frameworks, and/or operational standards
Experience within financial services industry
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyze data, identify trends, and evaluate risk scenarios effectively
Demonstrated history and ability to manage large teams, spread over geographies and with varying backgrounds

Nice To Haves

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:
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
Leading independent control monitoring, including identification of control improvements
Identifying areas of risk for intervention, including conducting independent quality assurance and process testing
Compiling thematic risk reporting to provide actionable insights on risk levels, emerging trends and root causes

Responsibilities

Provide and support 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 Assessments (RCSAs)) in addition to further assessments and testing / QA programs to ensure regulatory and internal standards are met (e.g., periodic RCSA reviews and update assessment criteria to align with regulatory updates)
Lead control monitoring (supplemental to BU process owners) and proactively communicate key operational risk trends, activities, and events to senior management, to facilitate informed decision-making
Proactively 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 the BU on current risk levels, emerging trends and root causes
Categorize controls and map against risks and processes (e.g., cross-BU process-control mapping)
Support BU with identification of risks and spotting areas where product changes or improved controls may be required
Champion risk management practices within the business
Develop risk profiles and maintain an updated risk register(s)
Be a key leader for sharing insights, better practices, themes, etc. across the enterprise

Benefits

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6%25 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