Manager-Risk Management, Policy and Committee Governance - job 1 of 6

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

How we serve our customers is constantly evolving and is a challenge we gladly accept. Whether you’re finding new ways to prevent identity fraud or enabling customers to start a new business, you can work with one of the most valuable data sets in the world to identify insights and actions that can have a meaningful impact on our customers and our business. And, with opportunities to learn from leaders who have defined the course of our industry, you can grow your career and define your own path. Find your place in risk and analytics on #TeamAmex.

This Manager position will be located in the US as part of the Enterprise Risk Management & Risk Oversight team (ERM&RO).The Manager will join the Committee Governance & Policy Management (CGPM) team within ERM&RO. CGPM orchestrates Enterprise Risk and Operational Risk Management Committee meetings (ERMC and ORMC) and partners closely with General Counsel’s Organization to organize board risk committee meetings. CGPM also owns and oversees the governance of American Express’s policies and management committees and is responsible for the lifecycle of US management policies. Additionally, the team supports novel risk-related projects at the discretion of the Head of ERM&RO. In all aspects of its work, the CGPM works with leaders across the company and their teams.The Manager will play a critical role in communications and materials related to the ERMC and board risk committees, including communications for Amex’s Chief Risk Officer, as well as supporting ERM&RO initiatives. The Manager will also play a key role in maintaining CGPM’s enterprise policy, team procedures, and other critical documentation. Through their work, the Manager will gain insight into key developments and risks across the company.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in risk, compliance, legal, or regulatory roles
• Strong communication skills a must, particularly written communication
• Discretion when exposed to restricted/secret company information
• Self-starter who works well independently in white space
• Able to effectively manage multiple and often conflicting priorities under tight timeframes and adapt to frequent change
• Able to lead without authority derived from band level
• Highly organized with attention to detail, sense of follow-through, and accountability
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus

Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries 
• Bonus incentives 
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan 
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits 
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy 
• 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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

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We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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