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Analyst, UK Chief Risk Officer – Risk Governance
American Express. Support ownership of the Risk Governance Framework and the Risk Governance Committee structure .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Risk Management and Governance, with a strong understanding of UK regulatory requirements and the payments industry. Proven ability to build relationships across teams and effectively communicate oversight findings to senior leaders and stakeholders.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Risk Management LeadershipUK Regulatory ComplianceAnalytical SkillsRelationship BuildingPolicy Administration
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Hard Skills
Risk Governance FrameworkRisk Appetite FrameworkRegulatory RequirementsRisk AnalysisPolicy DevelopmentRisk MetricsGovernance Committee StructureIssue RemediationBusiness AcumenCommercial Risk Management
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailWritten CommunicationInfluencing SkillsProactive Problem SolvingIntegrity
Certifications & Qualifications
FRMCFA
Industry Keywords
Payments IndustryEnterprise Risk PoliciesRegulatory LandscapeStakeholder EngagementBoard of Directors Interaction
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support ownership of the Risk Governance Framework and the Risk Governance Committee structure
- Support ownership of ILE IRM policies and the Risk Governance Framework
- Support localized ILE deployment and execution of AXP 2nd Line frameworks
- Support ownership of the Risk Appetite Framework and ensure adherence through challenge of 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 adherence to ILE frameworks and policies
- Help ensure risk is governed 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, OREs, RAPs, and MAPs
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 UK market regulatory requirements and the payments industry
- Experience interacting with regulators and familiarity with the UK regulatory landscape and requirements
- Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities under pressure
- Fluency in English (verbal and written)
- Degree in business, economics, engineering, or a related field
- Professional certifications such as FRM or CFA are valued
- Attention to detail and written communication skills
- Experience administering/supporting ownership of policies is desired
- Excellent relationship and influencing skills
- Ability to build productive relationships across teams and levels of seniority, including senior leaders, board of directors, regulators, and stakeholders
- Strong sense of integrity and ability and willingness to challenge and be challenged
- Proactive issue identification, escalation of key findings, and advising on recommended solutions
- Ability to communicate oversight findings to colleagues, business partners, and senior leaders
- Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the UK; 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