Manager-Risk Management

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. 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.

How will you make an impact in this role?

Enterprise Data Risk Management, within GRC, is the independent risk management function focusing on effective management of Data Risks throughout the Data Lifecycle to protect the enterprise from financial loss, reputational damage, loss of competitive advantage, and increased regulatory scrutiny across the globe. Enterprise Data Risk Management is hiring a Manager who will play a pivotal role in supporting the development of the comprehensive data risk management strategy to safeguard our organization's data assets and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Responsibility:

• Support the implementation of Data Risk management practices across Data Usability, Data Confidentiality and Data Availability & Integrity.
• Conduct independent reviews of first line’s practices related to Data Risk management, governance, operational execution of data controls, and adherence to policies/regulatory requirements
• Support the adoption of Enterprise Data Risk Management policies and procedures in alignment with industry practices and global standards.
• Partner with other independent risk management teams including Cybersecurity, Technology, and Resiliency Risk Oversight, Enterprise Third-Party Risk Management, Global Privacy Oversight, Regulatory Reporting Risk Oversight and Global Records Management teams to implement effective data risk mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate identification, assessment and reporting on Data Risk and monitoring emerging Data Risk

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in in data management, risk management, or a related field within the financial services industry
• Strong hands-on experience in data analytics including working on structured and unstructured data; exposure to data modelling and architecture is preferred
• Proficient in tools such as Excel, SQL and Python, with a strong understanding of how to work with data across different systems and platforms
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex problems and ideas clearly and succinctly to senior management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timeframes, adapt to frequent change and operate independently across a matrixed organization.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• 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

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.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.