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American Express

Analyst – Risk Management

American Express

. Support the Risk Governance Framework and Risk Governance Committee structure .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRueil-Malmaison • FranceMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Risk Management and Governance, with a strong understanding of French regulatory requirements and the payments industry. Proficient in building relationships across teams and effectively communicating oversight findings to stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Risk Management LeadershipFrench Regulatory ComplianceAnalytical SkillsFluency in French and EnglishProfessional Certifications (FRM, CFA)

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Hard Skills
Risk Governance FrameworkRisk Appetite FrameworkOperational Risk ManagementRegulatory Action PlansRisk Policy DevelopmentBusiness AcumenAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
Relationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsIntegrityCommunication SkillsProactive Problem Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
FRMCFA
Industry Keywords
Payments IndustryFrench Market Regulatory RequirementsGovernance CommitteesEnterprise Risk PoliciesRisk Appetite Statements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the Risk Governance Framework and Risk Governance Committee structure
  • Support ILE IRM policies and Risk Governance Framework, including localized ILE deployment and execution of AXP second-line frameworks
  • Support the Risk Appetite Framework and ensure adherence to ILE Risk Appetite by challenging risk appetite statements, metrics, limits, and management action plans
  • Build and maintain relationships with Enterprise teams so ILE input to Enterprise risk policies and frameworks is sought and reflected
  • Contribute to embedding and adhering to ILE frameworks and policies and governing risk according to the ILE Risk Governance Framework
  • Contribute to ensuring Governance Committees are appropriately structured, staffed, and operated according to their Terms of Reference
  • Support escalation of risks to BRC, Board, and IRMC and ensure escalated risks are adequately resolved
  • Support oversight of remediation of priority issues, operational risk events, and regulatory action plans linked to Risk Committee escalations
  • Design, implement, oversee, and maintain the risk governance structure, risk framework, and risk policy library for French businesses

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3-5 years of leadership experience in risk management, compliance, treasury, controllership, or a similar role
  • Strong analytical skills and business acumen with a risk-reward control perspective
  • Ability to balance commercial objectives with sound risk management
  • Strong understanding of French market regulatory requirements and the payments industry
  • Experience interacting with regulators and familiarity with France’s regulatory landscape and requirements
  • Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities under pressure
  • Fluency in French and English, verbal and written
  • Advanced degree in business, economics, engineering, or a related field
  • Professional certifications such as FRM or CFA are valued
  • Excellent relationship and influencing skills across teams and levels of seniority
  • Strong sense of integrity and ability and willingness to challenge and be challenged
  • Proactive identification of issues, delivery and escalation of key findings, and advising 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 France is required; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship

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
  • Employment offer conditioned upon successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations