Vice President, Second Line Risk Oversight Framework - job 12 of 13
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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 VP of Second Line of Defense Oversight Framework is responsible for maintenance and implementation of the framework that Independent Line Risk Management (IRM) adheres to for conducting credible challenge activities.
Specific responsibilities for the VP of Second Line of Defense Oversight Framework include:
- Maintain a deep understanding of Interagency Supervisory Guidance on Risk Management, including, but not limited to: OCC Heightened Standards, FRB Enhanced Prudential Standards
- Maintain policies and procedures that outline requirements and process for IRM oversight activities
- Provide effective reporting of oversight activities to be shared with stakeholders, including risk committees
- Maintain risk acceptance requirements, manage linkage to other risk programs, and provide reporting on acceptance decisions
- Ensure oversight framework is appropriately supported by technology infrastructure
- Lead and supervise the team responsible for execution
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in risk management within the financial services industry
- Strong understanding of financial markets, products, and regulatory requirements impacting risk management
- Proven track record of designing and implementing risk oversight frameworks
- Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders and supervisory agencies
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams
- Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate and mitigate risks while driving business growth and innovation
- Professional certifications such as FRM, PRM, or CRM are highly desirable
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions
Salary Range: $185,000.00 to $260,000.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + 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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