Director-Risk Management

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Business Unit / Role Specific Info

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.

How will you make an impact in this role?

We are seeking a seasoned leader to spearhead the transformation of our Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. This role will be pivotal in reshaping our risk management strategies, aligning them with organizational goals, and ensuring compliance across all levels.

The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, deep expertise in ERM, and a proven track record in leading large-scale transformations within a PMO.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the enhancement of ERM strategies and frameworks, aligning them with business objectives.
• Develop and implement risk management policies, processes, and tools.
• Assess areas for improvement within the ERM framework and execute corrective actions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate risks.
• Provide executive-level insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 Years of Risk Management experience required; bachelor’s and advanced degree in finance, economics, business administration, or related field.
• Extensive experience in ERM and risk management within large organizations.
• Proven leadership in driving transformation initiatives in a PMO setting, management & risk consulting experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Excellent written & verbal communication and stakeholder management skills.

Salary Range : $130,000.00 to $205,000.00 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.

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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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