Manager-Risk Management

American Express; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manager in Risk Management to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to lead the development of risk reporting frameworks and provide critical insights to senior leadership. You will collaborate with various departments to ensure effective risk management and compliance, utilizing advanced data analysis tools. Join a diverse and inclusive environment where your contributions will be recognized and valued. If you are passionate about risk analytics and eager to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

6% Company Match on retirement savings

Free financial coaching

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible working model

20+ weeks paid parental leave

Access to wellness centers

Confidential counseling support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in risk reporting or analytics within financial services.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a risk reporting framework for executive leadership.
• Analyze risk data to identify trends and inform strategic decisions.
• Prepare compliance risk reports for regulators.

Skills

Risk Analytics

Data Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SAS

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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 our company 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.

How we serve our customers is constantly evolving and is a challenge we gladly accept. Whether you’re finding new ways to prevent identity fraud or enabling customers to start a new business, you can work with one of the most valuable data sets in the world to identify insights and actions that can have a meaningful impact on our customers and our business. And, with opportunities to learn from leaders who have defined the course of our industry, you can grow your career and define your own path. Find your place in risk and analytics on #TeamAmex.

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 our company 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.

How we serve our customers is constantly evolving and is a challenge we gladly accept. Whether you’re finding new ways to prevent identity fraud or enabling customers to start a new business, you can work with one of the most valuable data sets in the world to identify insights and actions that can have a meaningful impact on our customers and our business. And, with opportunities to learn from leaders who have defined the course of our industry, you can grow your career and define your own path. Find your place in risk and analytics on #TeamAmex.

How will you make an impact in this role?

The Enterprise Risk Management & Risk Oversight (ERM&RO) organization within Global Risk and Compliance (a Second Line of Defense function) is responsible for identifying and managing risk across all business units, functions, processes, and geographies at American Express.

The ERM Framework, Governance and Reporting team within ERM&RO provides an independent view of risks faced by American Express and is responsible for aggregating the risk profile for the Company. The team is focused on key risk management activities, including but not limited to, risk identification and assessment, risk appetite, effective challenge, and committee governance and reporting.

These responsibilities span the AXP Bank Holding Company as well as the subsidiary US Bank (American Express National Bank).

The ERM Framework, Governance and Reporting team is seeking a Risk Reporting Analyst to help establish the development, execution, and oversight of risk reporting frameworks that provide senior leadership with critical insights into enterprise risk exposure. This role will be responsible for ensuring that risk data is accurately collected, analyzed, and presented to support effective risk management and decision-making. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in risk analytics, reporting, and regulatory compliance within the financial services industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Risk Reporting Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive risk reporting framework to ensure timely and accurate risk insights for executive leadership and board committees.
• Data Analysis & Insights: Analyze risk data across various business lines, identifying trends, emerging risks, and key risk indicators (KRIs) to inform strategic decisions.
• Regulatory & Compliance Reporting: Prepare submission of risk reports to regulators, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and governance requirements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Risk Management, Compliance, Finance, Audit, and Business Units to ensure alignment in risk reporting and data governance.
• Technology & Automation: Leverage data visualization tools and reporting automation solutions to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of risk reporting processes.
• Governance & Control: Ensure strong controls around risk data integrity, reporting methodologies, and governance frameworks.
• Presentation & Communication: Prepare and deliver executive-level reports and presentations on risk exposure, trends, and potential areas of concern.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in risk reporting, risk analytics, or risk governance within financial services.
• Strong understanding of enterprise risk management (ERM), regulatory requirements, and financial risk frameworks.
• Experience working with risk data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SAS).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work with senior executives and cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  

Salary Range: $90,000.00 to $165,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The 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.

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 opportunities
  

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague 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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

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.

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