Manager – Risk Management

American Express

. Proactively identify, assess, monitor, and report on key risks inherent in the business unit's activities, including credit, market, operational, compliance, strategic, and reputational risks.

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $89,250 - $150,250 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in risk management frameworks and methodologies, with a strong ability to analyze risk data and develop Key Risk Indicators. Proven leadership in managing teams and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance risk reporting and governance.

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Risk Management FrameworksKey Risk Indicators DevelopmentData Visualization ToolsTeam LeadershipRegulatory Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentRisk IdentificationRisk MonitoringData AnalysisReporting Automation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailStakeholder CollaborationMulti-task Management

Tools & Technologies

Data Visualization ToolsReporting Automation Solutions

Industry Keywords

Credit RiskMarket RiskOperational RiskCompliance RiskStrategic RiskReputational Risk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Proactively identify, assess, monitor, and report on key risks inherent in the business unit's activities, including credit, market, operational, compliance, strategic, and reputational risks.
Provide independent review and challenge to the business unit’s risk identification and assessment processes and outcomes.
Analyze risk data and identify key risk indicators (KRIs) to monitor risk trends and enable reporting and oversight.
Leverage data visualization tools and reporting automation solutions to enhance risk reporting efficiency and accuracy.
Develop and maintain understanding of the business unit's products, services, processes, and systems to challenge risk identification and management.
Provide oversight of enterprise-wide frameworks, including risk appetite, concentration risks, and risk governance framework, and provide effective challenge.
Lead and develop a team of highly motivated individuals.
Partner with stakeholders across the organization.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in risk management, business administration, communications, public relations, or a related field.
1+ years of experience in risk management functions.
Knowledge of risk management frameworks, regulatory landscape, and methodologies.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Experience developing Key Risk Indicators and Key Performance Indicators to measure risk management outcomes and risk profile.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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