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American Express Vice President, Control Management Risk Advisory & Specialized OR in New York, New York
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The objective of the Finance Control Management Risk Advisory and Specialized OR team is to provide subject matter expertise on specific Operational Risk topics to ensure Finance is equipped with in-depth knowledge of risk-stripes to manage and mitigate these risks effectively; supports Finance with expert guidance for topical Operational Risk intelligence.
Finance is looking for a Vice President of Risk Advisory and Specialized OR to lead a diverse team of high-performing professionals 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 Vice President, RIsk Advisory and Specialized OR will:
Serve as the go-to subject matter experts within Finance on decentralized risks
Ensure all activities & guidance provided to Finance process owners are in alignment with standards set by centralized specialist risk-stripe teams
Comply with enterprise policies and programs pertaining to specific risk types (e.g., Third Party, Business Continuity, and Model), and support with design/ enhancement of Finance procedures /standards by providing topic-specific insight
Advise on integration of decentralized risk types into broader Operational Risk Management (ORM) policies and programs
Develop and maintain a repository of topical risk information, including emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory updates relevant to each area of expertise
Consult on the design and implementation of controls tailored to specialized risk areas, and provide broader input on the area of risk
Advise topical risk strategies and procedures to align with changes in the business environment and regulatory landscape, and frequently review
Provide risk advisory specific to FInance large-scale initiatives and lead strategic projects to uplift the Finance control environment
Compile best practices and learnings from historical initiatives, and leverage to support risk identification
Ensure appropriate control design to the evolving Finance Tech environment (Falcon, Cloud, Oracle, Gen AI)
Collaborate across FLT teams for input on areas of risk
Required Qualifications:
8 Years experience in operational risk management (e.g., within Risk and/or Internal Audit function) Understanding of critical operational risk management lifecycle activities
Excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact and obtain buy-in from senior Finance 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
Preferred Qualifications:
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:
Serving as the go-to subject matter expert pertaining to specific operational risk types
Ensuring activities are in alignment with standards set by specialist risk-stripe teams
Complying with enterprise policies and programs pertaining to specific risk types and supporting with design/enhancement of procedures/standards by providing topic-specific insight
Advising on decentralized risk types into broader operational risk policies and programs
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Qualifications
Salary Range: $185,000.00 to $260,000.00 annually bonus equity (if applicable) 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 .
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
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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Job: Executive
Primary Location: US-New York-New York
Other Locations: US-Utah-Salt Lake City, US-Arizona-Phoenix
Schedule Full-time
Tags ORMCM
Req ID: 24017108