Manager, Process Risk Reduction

American Express•Phoenix, AZ

1d•$89,250 - $150,250•Hybrid

About The Position

The objective of the Finance Process Risk Reduction team is to directly engage in the continual improvement of business processes to mitigate operational risks and steps in when noteworthy issues or events occur, and subsequently deploy resources to remediate at scale. Finance is looking for a Manager of Process Risk Reduction 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.

Requirements

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
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Mgmt., or related field
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MSc) or certifications are advantageous
Experience in at least one of the following: Identifying and prioritizing areas that require risk reduction measures
Executing on process risk reduction to ensure timely resolution of issues that are of highest priority and/or most significant impact
Conducting root cause analyses focused on identifying process vulnerabilities to prevent potential operational risks (ORs), with a focus on the most common or high-risk issues and/or Operational Risk Events (OREs), based on comprehensive methodology (e.g., comprehensive risk-based prioritization) to prevent recurrence, and inform control design/ enhancement
Providing support for resolution of high-risk issues, and conducting independent testing of issues to ensure complete & effective resolution
Monitoring and tracking the implementation of process changes, ensuring they are effective in reducing risk and align with the risk appetite
Experience in financial services industry

Responsibilities

Manage the implementation of a comprehensive process risk reduction strategy for Finance
Facilitate alignment of risk reduction initiatives with the organization's overall risk management framework and business objectives
Provide insights on process risk issues and mitigation strategies
Support identification and prioritization areas within Finance processes that require risk reduction measures (e.g., assist in coordinating across First Line of Defense (1LoD) risk identification team)
Execute on process risk reduction, leveraging enterprise support as needed to ensure timely resolution of vertical and horizontal (i.e., within Finance or across processes that extend beyond Finance) issues that are of highest priority and/or most significant impact to the enterprise
Assist in conducting independent root cause analyses focused on identifying underlying process vulnerabilities to prevent potential Operational Risks (ORs), with a focus on the most common or high-risk issues and/or losses, based on comprehensive methodology (e.g., comprehensive risk-based prioritization) to prevent recurrence, and inform control design/ enhancement
Support Finance with design of controls and processes, including modifications to enhance processes/controls to improve proactive risk mitigations
Document control design effectiveness and help address thematic control gaps across processes/products
Provide independent support for resolution of high-risk issues, and conduct independent testing of issues to ensure complete & effective resolution
Monitor and track the implementation of process changes, ensuring they are effective in reducing risk and align with the risk appetite
Document learnings from improving controls to elevate the process risk reduction capabilities within Finance and across the enterprise
Support sharing insights, better practices, themes, etc. 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