IT Risk & Assurance Manager - Spain (Hybrid)

Ethos; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express in Madrid is seeking a dynamic Senior Risk Manager to lead the Spain CRO function in the second line of defense. The role focuses on risk identification, monitoring, reporting and governance, with responsibility for a small team of analysts and cross-functional collaboration.

You will drive second-line testing, ensure robust assurance mapping, and challenge risk practices across products while coordinating with enterprise risk and regulatory affairs.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in risk management or a similar role.
• Experience as a people leader.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen with a risk-reward perspective.
• Experience interacting with regulators and familiarity with Spain and Europe regulatory landscape.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written).
• Degree in business, economics, engineering, or related field; FRM/CFA valued.
• Attention to detail and written communication skills.
• Experience administering/supporting ownership of policies is desired.

Responsibilities

• Risk Identification, Assessment & Monitoring across risk pillars.
• Risk Reporting & Analytics with KRIs for senior management.
• Second-Line Testing: develop and execute a risk-based testing plan.
• Testing Framework & Methodology: enhance second-line testing standards.
• Testing Execution & Reporting: oversee control reviews and document findings.
• Issue & Remediation Oversight: track actions and identify recurring themes.
• Integrated Assurance: coordinate across lines of defense.
• Enterprise Alignment: align methodologies and reporting.
• Risk Governance & Effective Challenge across products and processes.
• Team Leadership: lead about four risk analysts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Regulatory interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, engineering, or related field

FRM or CFA certifications valued

Job description

American Express in Madrid is seeking a dynamic Senior Risk Manager to lead the Spain CRO function in the second line of defense. The role focuses on risk identification, monitoring, reporting and governance, with responsibility for a small team of analysts and cross-functional collaboration.

You will drive second-line testing, ensure robust assurance mapping, and challenge risk practices across products while coordinating with enterprise risk and regulatory affairs.