Manager - Enterprise Risk Management

American Express•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Enterprise Risk Manager to join the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team. This role will support the design, development, and ongoing enhancement of enterprise-wide risk frameworks, policies, and program capabilities across a broad range of risk types. The position will play a key role in driving consistency, scalability, and alignment with regulatory expectations and the Company’s risk appetite, while contributing to a holistic view of risk across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will possess 3-5 years in risk management, operational risk, compliance, or related areas, particularly within a large financial services organization. Candidates should demonstrate strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills, along with an ability to work across risk domains and a keen understanding of the evolving internal and external landscape impacting American Express.

Requirements

3-5 years in risk management, operational risk, compliance, or related areas.
Experience particularly within a large financial services organization.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong analytical thinking skills.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work across risk domains.
Keen understanding of the evolving internal and external landscape impacting American Express.

Responsibilities

Support the design, development, and ongoing enhancement of enterprise-wide risk frameworks, policies, and program capabilities across a broad range of risk types.
Drive consistency, scalability, and alignment with regulatory expectations and the Company’s risk appetite.
Contribute to a holistic view of risk across the enterprise.

Benefits

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