Director - Control Management Risk Id & Assessment

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The role of the GSG Control Management Risk ID, Assessment, Testing and Reporting team is to identify, assess,mitigate, and report on Operational Risk within business unit processes to ensure adherence to regulatory standards, Amex policy and enhance the BU's resilience through managing a clear methodology of inherent and residual risk.  This is a first line of defense Risk Management position.
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The Director GSG Control Management - Risk Assessment & Identification will:
Develop a proactive GSG risk assessment model to proactively identify, assess and document inherent and residual risk at a functional and aggregate level
Compile thematic risk reporting (levels, trends, causes) to provide actionable insights to BU on current risk levels, emerging trends and root causes
Proactively identify areas of high-risk for intervention (e.g., automated alerts generated for high-risk areas signal need for intervention and focus), including conducting independent quality assurance and vertical process testing
Provide strategic and operational risk specific advice to support BU with identification of risks and spotting areas where product changes or improved controls may be required within or outside of New Product Governance (NPG)
Establish strong relationships as a trusted 1LOD partner, able to facilitate cross-functional collaboration and consensus, whilst effectively challenging risk program outputs to deliver bank and regulatory alignment
Support GSG to implement and maintain appropriate ORM framework, and ensure risk appetite adherence in relation to RCSA implementation
Champion risk management practices within the business and across 1LOD Community of Practice

Minimum Qualifications:
6+ Years demonstratedexperience of having identified and assessed organizational risk and associated Enterprise level impacts within a Tier 1 global banking organization (within Risk and/or Internal Audit function) and understanding critical operational risk management lifecycle activities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyze data, identify trends, and evaluate against different risk stripes. 
Multi-faceted professional with the ability to drive diverse business challenges and who operates effectively in both strategic and tactical capacities
Excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact, influence and obtain buy-in from senior leaders, across multiple business units
Expertise in process governance, with a track record of establishing and overseeing robust decision-making processes that align with risk policies, regulatory frameworks, and/or operational standards
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: Providing identification of operational risks throughout business processes and systems
Facilitating risk assessment performance in addition to further assessments and testing programs to ensure regulatory and internal standards are met
Enhancing risk assessments and associated methodologies 
Leading independent control monitoring, including identification of control improvements
Enhancing risk assessments and associated methodologies

Identifying areas of risk for intervention, including conducting independent quality assurance and process testing
Compiling thematic risk reporting to provide actionable insights on risk levels, emerging trends and root causes

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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

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