Manager - Risk ID, Assessment, Testing and Reporting

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

Job summary

American Express is looking for a Manager of Risk ID, Assessment, Testing & Reporting in Brighton and Hove. This role will focus on identifying and managing operational risks within the organization, requiring strong skills in risk management, analysis, and collaboration across teams. The position offers comprehensive benefits and a commitment to your holistic well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible working model

Generous paid parental leave policies

Free access to global on-site wellness centers

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in operational risk management.
• Strong project management and communication skills required.
• Experience in process governance and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess operational risks across business processes.
• Conduct risk assessments and compile risk monitoring reports.
• Collaborate across business units to enhance risk management practices.

Skills

Operational Risk Management

Project Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Business

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Manager - Risk ID, Assessment, Testing and Reporting, Brighton and Hove

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Client:

American Express

Location:

Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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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.

International Risk and Controls 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.

How will you make an impact in this role?

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.

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., Process Self Risk Assessments (PRSAs)) in addition to further assessments and testing / QA programs to ensure regulatory and internal standards are met (e.g., periodic PRSA 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

Required 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 [BU-SPECIFIC]

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 systemsFacilitating risk assessment performance in addition to further assessments and testing programs to ensure regulatory and internal standards are metEnhancing risk assessments and associated methodologies Reviewing independent control monitoring, including identification of control improvementsIdentifying areas of risk for intervention, including conducting independent quality assurance and process testingReviewing thematic risk reporting to provide actionable insights on risk levels, emerging trends and root causes
• Experience in financial services industry

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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:

• 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.