Madrid-Based Risk Governance & Frameworks Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus incentives

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Flexible working (hybrid/onsite/remote

Job summary

American Express Madrid is seeking an Analyst for Risk Governance and Frameworks. The role supports second-line governance, risk management policies, and enterprise risk alignment for Spanish Legal Entities in a hybrid environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in risk management, strong analytical skills, and experience with regulators across Spain and Europe. Fluency in English and a degree in business/economics/engineering are required; FRM/CFA-valued certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in risk management or a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen with a risk-reward control perspective.
• Experience interacting with regulators and familiarity with Spain and Europe's regulatory landscape and requirements.
• Fluency in English (verbal and written).
• Degree in business, economics, engineering, or a related field; professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, are valued.
• Attention to detail and written communication skills.
• Experience on administering/supporting ownership of policies is desired.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and ongoing enhancement of the Risk Governance Framework and the associated second-line governance committee structure for AEESA and AEPE.
• Support the International Legal Entities (ILE) Risk Management policies and the local deployment and execution of AXP second Line frameworks.
• Support the Risk Appetite Framework and adherence to ILE Risk Appetite through challenge of Risk Appetite statements, metrics, limits and management action plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with Enterprise teams to ensure that ILE input to Enterprise risk policies and frameworks is sought and reflected.
• Contribute to ensuring that ILE frameworks and policies are embedded and adhered to and that risk is governed in accordance with the ILE Risk Governance Framework.
• Contribute to ensuring the Governance Committees are appropriately structured, staffed and operate in accordance with their Terms of Reference.
• Support effective escalation of risks to Risk Committee, Board and International Risk Management Committee, and monitor escalated risks through to appropriate resolution.
• Support the oversight of remediation of priority issues, operational risk events and regulatory action plans linked to Risk Committee escalations.

Skills

Risk management

Analytical skills

Regulatory experience

English fluency

Education

Business degree

Economics degree

Engineering degree

Job description

American Express Madrid is seeking an Analyst for Risk Governance and Frameworks. The role supports second-line governance, risk management policies, and enterprise risk alignment for Spanish Legal Entities in a hybrid environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in risk management, strong analytical skills, and experience with regulators across Spain and Europe. Fluency in English and a degree in business/economics/engineering are required; FRM/CFA-valued certifications are a plus.