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Analyst, Chief Risk Officer – Testing & Monitoring
American Express. Maintain the annual risk assessment for the market’s legal entities .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing second-line testing programmes and integrated assurance frameworks, with a strong focus on risk management and regulatory compliance. Possesses excellent communication and relationship-building skills to effectively engage with senior management and regulatory bodies.
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Second-Line Testing ProgrammesAssurance MethodologiesIntegrated Assurance FrameworksRisk Management ExperienceRegulatory Compliance
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Hard Skills
Risk AssessmentTesting MethodologiesRemediation MonitoringControl TestingReporting FrameworksQuality StandardsGovernance PoliciesThematic Risk IdentificationOperational Risk ManagementCompliance Testing
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsIntegrityProblem SolvingCommunication Skills
Industry Keywords
FCA-Regulated Financial ServicesUK Regulatory LandscapeEnterprise Risk AssessmentsAssurance ActivitiesGovernance Committees
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Maintain the annual risk assessment for the market’s legal entities
- Develop a multi-year testing plan covering Credit, Operational, Compliance, and other Group risk pillars
- Prioritise testing activity using risk-based methodologies
- Align testing activity with enterprise risk assessments
- Support planned second-line control reviews and prepare testing reports
- Communicate review outcomes to senior management and relevant governance committees
- Define and oversee remediation monitoring programmes and corrective actions
- Enhance tools, metrics, and reporting mechanisms for identifying and managing emerging and existing risks
- Develop second-line testing methodologies, policies, standards, procedures, governance, and quality standards
- Coordinate assurance activities across first, second, and third lines of defence
- Develop integrated assurance frameworks and assurance maps
- Coordinate with enterprise testing and assurance teams to align methodologies and reporting
- Develop testing reporting frameworks, report findings, track remediation, and identify thematic risks and control weaknesses
Requirements
What you’ll need- Design and implementation of second-line testing programmes
- Assurance and control testing methodologies
- Integrated assurance frameworks
- 3-5 years of experience in risk management or a similar role
- Strong business acumen with a risk-reward control perspective
- Experience interacting with regulators and familiarity with the UK’s regulatory landscape and requirements
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple priorities under pressure
- Fluency in English (verbal and written)
- Excellent relationship and influencing skills
- Ability to build productive relationships across teams and levels of seniority
- Strong sense of integrity and willingness to challenge and be challenged
- Ability to identify issues, deliver and escalate key findings, and advise on recommended solutions
- Ability to communicate oversight findings to colleagues, business partners, and senior leaders
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the UK is required; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship
- Regulatory assurance activities and FCA-regulated financial services experience are preferred
- Advanced degree in business, economics, engineering, or a related field is preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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