Manager Control Management

American Express; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company is seeking a Manager of Risk ID, Assessment, Testing & Reporting in Greater London. This role involves ensuring effective risk management within business operations and collaboration with multiple business units. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in operational risk management and strong project management skills. The company offers competitive salaries and a flexible working model tailored to employee needs.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible working model

Paid parental leave policies

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in operational risk management.
• Understanding of operational risk management lifecycle activities.
• Experience in process governance and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide identification of risks throughout business processes.
• Facilitate risk assessments and ensure standards are met.
• Conduct control monitoring and compile operational risk trends.

Skills

Operational risk management

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management or related field

Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MSc) or certifications

Job description

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

ICS Governance & Control sits within International Card Services (ICS) which comprises of all the issuing functions across all 28 international markets excluding the US - colleagues operate across a variety of geographies and disciplines. ICS issues products to our Consumer and Commercial customers – the organization is an integral part of the global growth strategy for American Express; offering differentiated products and services is critical to our success and promises to drive significant growth and value through the delivery of innovative products, tailored to the needs of our customers.

The objective of the ICS Control Management Risk ID, Assessment, Testing and Reporting team is to identify, assess, mitigate, and report on Operational Risk within BU processes for ICS to ensure adherence to regulatory standards, Amex policy and enhance the BU's resilience through managing a clear methodology of inherent and residual risk.

How will you make an impact in this role?

ICS Control Management is looking for a Manager of Risk ID, Assessment, Testing & Reporting focused on ensuring control management is embedded in the day-to-day operations of our organization. It will involve extensive collaboration with multiple partners across numerous business units, functional areas, and geographies.

The Manager, ICS Control Management Risk ID, Assessment, Testing & Reporting will:

• Provide additional identification of risks throughout business processes and systems (along with business process owners)
• Facilitate BUs in their risk assessments performance (e.g., Risk Control Self Assessment (RCSA)) in addition to further assessments and testing / QA programs to ensure regulatory and internal standards are met (e.g., periodic RCSA reviews and update assessment criteria to align with regulatory updates)
• Conduct control monitoring (supplemental to BU process owners testing) and compile key operational risk trends, activities, and events
• Proactively help 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
• Compile thematic risk reporting (levels, trends, causes) to provide actionable insights to BU on current risk levels, emerging trends and root causes
• Review categorization of controls and map against risks and processes (e.g., cross-BU process-control mapping)
• Advise BU with identification of risks and spotting areas where product changes or improved controls may be required within New Product Governance (NPG)
• Support risk management practices within the business
• Review risk dashboards and key risk indicators (KRIs) for ongoing monitoring
• Review risk profiles and an updated risk register(s)
• Support sharing insights, better practices, themes, etc. across the enterprise

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ Years experience in operational risk management (e.g., within Risk and/or Internal Audit function)
• Understanding of critical operational risk management lifecycle activities
• Strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in process governance, with an understanding of processes that align with policies, regulatory frameworks, and/or operational standards
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyze data, identify trends, and evaluate risk scenarios effectively

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
  • Reviewing independent control monitoring, including identification of control improvements
  • Identifying areas of risk for intervention, including conducting independent quality assurance and process testing
  • Reviewing thematic risk reporting to provide actionable insights on risk levels, emerging trends and root causes

ORMCM

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the UK is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• 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

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.