American Express · 3 weeks ago
Senior Associate - Technology Risk & Control
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $150K/yr
2+ years expAmerican Express is a company with a long history of innovation and a commitment to its customers, communities, and colleagues. They are seeking a Senior Associate of Technology Risk & Control to ensure control management is integrated into daily operations, collaborating with various partners to identify and mitigate risks across business processes and systems.
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Responsibilities
Facilitate Business Units in their risk assessments performance (e.g., Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSAs)) in addition to further assessments and testing / QA programs to ensure regulatory and internal standards are met (e.g., periodic RCSA reviews and update assessment criteria to align with regulatory updates)
Proactively helps identify areas of high-risk for intervention (e.g., automated alerts generated for high-risk areas signal need for intervention and focus), including conducting independent quality assurance and vertical process testing
Support control monitoring (supplemental to BU process owners testing) and compile key operational risk trends, activities, and events
Assist in additional identification of risks throughout business processes and systems (along with business process owners); design adequate controls and test plans to properly mitigate identified risks
Categorize controls and maps against risks and processes (e.g., cross-BU process-control mapping)
Support sharing insights, better practices, themes, etc. across the enterprise
Qualification
Required
2+ Years experience in operational risk management (e.g., within Risk and/or Internal Audit function)
Understanding of critical operational risk management lifecycle activities, project management, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience in process governance, with an understanding of processes that align with policies, regulatory frameworks, and/or operational standards
Sound analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyze data, identify trends, and evaluate risk scenarios effectively
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business, Risk Mgmt., or related field; advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MSc) or certifications are advantageous
Experience and familiarity with ACE Studio and/or Visio
Previous Technology/Cyber Risk Experience
Experience in at least one of the following: Supporting identification of operational risks throughout business processes and systems
Facilitating risk assessment performance in addition to further assessments and testing programs to ensure regulatory and internal standards are met
Supporting independent control monitoring, including identification of control improvements
Supporting the identification of areas of risk for intervention, including conducting independent quality assurance and process testing
Compiling thematic risk reporting to provide actionable insights on risk levels, emerging trends and root causes
Benefits
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
Company
American Express
American Express is a financial services company that provides credit cards, charge cards, payment solutions, and related services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brett Mooney
CEO & Country Manager, American Express Canada
Stephen J. Squeri
Chairman and CEO
Recent News
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