FREE ACCESS
5,000–10,000 jobs/day
See all jobs on Scoutfield
Search thousands of fresh jobs every day.
Discover
- Fresh listings
- Fast filters
- No subscription required
Create a free account and start exploring right away.
Director – Risk Management
American Express. Provide effective challenge on enterprise risk management practices across the enterprise.
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.
Demonstrates expertise in enterprise risk management practices, including the design and implementation of risk management frameworks and adherence to regulatory requirements. Possesses strong analytical and communication skills to effectively engage with senior stakeholders and lead high-performing teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Enterprise Risk ManagementRisk Governance FrameworkFinancial Services IndustryRegulatory ReportingLeadership Capabilities
ATS Keywords
Tailor your resumeApplicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills
Risk IdentificationRisk AssessmentRisk AppetiteChange ManagementCommittee GovernancePolicy ManagementUser Acceptance TestingData AccuracyQuality ControlAnalytical Skills
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsTeam BuildingMotivating TeamsInterpersonal Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
FRMPRMCRM
Industry Keywords
Interagency Supervisory GuidanceOCC Heightened StandardsComptroller’s HandbookFinancial MarketsRisk Management Discipline
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide effective challenge on enterprise risk management practices across the enterprise.
- Provide reasonable assurance on adherence to Risk Governance Framework principles and ERM-owned policies through structured, independent reviews.
- Promote consistency in risk language, approach, and application of risk management practices.
- Maintain deep understanding of Interagency Supervisory Guidance on Risk Management, including OCC Heightened Standards and relevant Comptroller’s Handbook booklets.
- Maintain deep understanding of key ERM programs, including risk identification and assessment, risk appetite, effective challenge, risk acceptance, new product governance, change management, committee governance, and policy management.
- Lead the design, maintenance, and execution of ERM framework and program adherence processes through their lifecycle.
- Establish clear roles and responsibilities for adherence processes across the enterprise.
- Develop guidance documents, training materials, and deliver training to facilitate implementation.
- Develop periodic reporting on execution status and findings for senior management and the board.
- Analyze findings and observations to identify and report themes.
- Partner with ERM Framework and Program teams on quality control, data accuracy, completeness, regulatory reporting, and management reporting.
- Provide business-owner requirements, facilitate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and lead user onboarding.
- Assist with periodic reviews and information requests from regulators, Internal Audit, and organizational stakeholders.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business administration, or related field; advanced degree required.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in enterprise risk management, or similar risk management discipline, within the financial services industry.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, products, and regulatory requirements impacting risk management.
- Proven track record of designing and implementing enterprise-wide risk management frameworks and methodologies.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including the ability to build and motivate high-performing teams.
- Professional certifications such as FRM, PRM, or CRM are highly desirable.
- Successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
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