Manager- Risk Management (Sox Advisory)

You Lead the Way. We've Got Your Back.With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you'll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that's unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.At American Express, you'll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company's success. Together, we'll win as a team, striving to uphold ourcompany values and powerful backing promise to provide the world's best customer experience every day. And we'll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.Our industry is rapidly evolving, and we need courageous, quick thinkers who can shape the strategic decisions that lead our business forward. Whether it's negotiating with some of our largest global partners or creating next year's financial plan, you can influence both our day-to-day P&L and the future direction of the company. As part of the team, you can have the opportunity to learn and use the latest data tools and technologies and explore a range of roles to grow your career. Find your place in finance on #TeamAmexThe Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Compliance Group is responsible for oversight and management of American Express' Global Sarbanes- Oxley Compliance program, ensuring financial reporting risk is managed in accordance with applicable SEC regulations. The group is also responsible for ensuring ongoing integrity of the internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) environment for American Express. The group provides the framework and methodology for SOX Compliance, independent monitoring & testing assurance over select SOX controls, assessment/evaluation, monitoring and reporting of deficiencies and activities supporting the quarterly and annual CEO & CFO SOX certification. Additionally, the group has responsibility for managing theFinancial Reporting Spreadsheets Risk Management Program,legal entity internal control framework, as well as meeting the requirements of emerging ICFR guidanceThis position within Enterprise SOX Advisory and ICFR Governance team of the SOX Compliance group of American Express will play a key role in helping develop and implement the global strategy for our legal entity internal control framework, as well as meeting the requirements of emerging ICFR guidance to provide proactive assurance, institutionalize processes for ongoing management of changes to critical processes and related controls, ensuring existence and maintenance of clear linkage to AXP's & legal entity financial statements. The success of this role involves driving results through extensive engagement and close collaboration with multiple stakeholders including Operational Risk Governance Group, Lead Operational Risk Officers (LOROs), business process owners, controllership functions, auditors etc.How will you make an impact in this role?·Perform review and risk assessment/evaluation of AXP wide new products, capabilities, and services, within the scope of American Express Management Policy 54 – launch of new products and services.·Provide technical SOX and ICFR guidance and advisory to business process areas, operational risk and Control Management teams through targeted sessions and trainings to increase awareness and understanding of Sarbanes Oxley Act, COSO framework and their requirements, as applicable to the business processes.·Support developing, issuing and maintaining guidance for SOX governance activities and initiatives.·Lead ICFR assessment of Management / Regulatory Driven projects, tech modernization effort across AXP designed to enhance the Company's Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework.·Continue to Develop / Support a consistent, sustainable ICFR framework to be used across AXP.·Leverage SOX Controls Rationalization, SOX Significant Deficiency Assessment, Financial Statement Risk Assessment, training and policy, procedure, guidance, etc.to develop specific guidance/ roadmap and drive SOX and Operational risk initiatives forward.·Ability to implement change and act as a catalyst to further improve the internal controls over financial reporting framework across global processes and system application controls.·Demonstrate thought leadership around key initiatives of innovation and efficiency for the SOX Team·Be the financial reporting risk subject matter expert for the financial reporting risk pillar.·Establish strong collaborative relationships across the matrix of key stakeholders across AXP including Operations, Finance and the Business, as also external groups including Auditors, Consultants, and Regulators, as necessary.·Create senior leader communications on the progress of the effort as appropriateMinimum Qualifications·A Finance Qualification (preferably a CPA) with a minimum of 4 years offinancial/accounting/internal audit/public accounting/operational risk experience across Finance, Risk, Control, Audit or Business/Operations functions·Strong understanding of Risk and Controls, Audit Approach, SOX; Process Self-Assessment and Operational Risk Management·Demonstrated ability to lead change: strong change management experience·Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to present analysis and recommendations with clarity and professionalism.·Strong relationship competencies, able to collaborate, influence and manage through conflict to achieve successful outcomes.  Able to operate successfully across the matrix, and at all band levels.·Strong ability to be flexible to changing business priorities.  Must be comfortable in ambiguous situations.·High drive for results, with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes.Preferred QualificationsCPA, CIA CISASalary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually + bonus + benefitsThe 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.Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.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 opportunitiesFor a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit ourColleague 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.US Job Seekers/Employees -Click here to view the "Know Your Rights" poster and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.If the links do not work, please copy and paste the following URLs in a new browser window: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters to access the three posters.