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Director – Risk Management
American Express. Develop risk tolerance limits and establish risk appetite metrics and escalation thresholds for all major risk types .
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop risk tolerance limits and establish risk appetite metrics and escalation thresholds for all major risk types
- Identify emerging risks in accordance with the risk appetite program
- Establish policies, practices, and control mechanisms to manage key enterprise risks
- Monitor and report on the bank’s aggregate risk profile and initiate actions to ensure adherence to risk appetite
- Lead creation of dashboards and reporting tools for major risk types
- Provide regular updates to Senior Management, the Risk Committee, and the Board
- Lead the bank’s enterprise-wide stress testing activities
- Lead functional oversight of risk management activities, key risk-taking activities, and core risk controls
- Provide oversight and effective challenge of bank operations through an enterprise risk management program
- Support establishment and adoption of risk management programs for new or emerging risks
- Support preparation of materials for regulator interactions
- Support the Vice President & Chief Risk Officer in organizing and managing risk committees
Requirements
What you’ll need- 8+ years of leadership experience in risk management, compliance, control management, 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 the payment industry and local regulatory requirements, including the Canada Bank Act and OSFI/FCAC guidelines
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple priorities under pressure
- Advanced degree in business, economics, engineering, or a related or quantitative field is preferred
- Professional certifications such as FRM or CFA are valued
- Familiarity with analytical methods and tools would be preferred
- Proven ability to build, inspire, and coach a team
- Excellent relationship and influence management skills
- Ability to identify issues, deliver and escalate key findings, and advise on solutions to correct issues or mitigate risks
- Ability to communicate oversight findings to colleagues, business partners, and senior leaders
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a matrix environment within a global organization
- Employment eligibility to work with American Express; 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
- Equity, if applicable