American Express ยท 2 days ago
Senior Manager - Control Management - Governance and Oversight | Internal Audit Group
Sandy, Utah, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $175K/yr
4+ years expAmerican Express is a longstanding company with a commitment to innovation and excellence. They are seeking a Senior Manager for their Control Management team to establish a governance framework, develop control testing strategies, and manage operational risks within the Internal Audit Group.
Credit CardsFinanceFinancial ServicesPaymentsTravel
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Responsibilities
Governance & Reporting: Establish and maintain a strong governance framework that enables transparency, accountability, and timely escalation of risk matters to audit leadership and relevant enterprise forums
Control Testing: Oversee the development and execution of a testing strategy to evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls supporting audit operations
IAG Owned Issue & Event Management: Manage the intake, documentation, resolution, and reporting of IAG owned external assessment recommendations, control issues and operational risk events within the audit department
Analyze trends in issues and events to identify potential systemic risks or control weaknesses within IAG processes
Review and advise on detailed reports on issue status, trends and outcomes to senior management
Support sharing insights, better practices, themes, etc. across the department
Provides consultative guidance and subject matter expertise in specialized risk areas, including privacy, third-party risk management, business continuity, and application security
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
4+ Years experience in operational risk management (e.g., within Risk and/or Internal Audit function)
Understanding of critical operational risk management lifecycle activities
Excellent 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
Robust analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyze data, identify trends, and evaluate risk scenarios effectively
Preferred
Experience working within an internal audit department or second-line risk/control function
Familiarity with audit methodologies and audit management systems
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and program management skills
Proficiency in using data analytics, audit management tools, and agile delivery principles
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and evolving environment
Demonstrates flexibility and a growth mindset, thriving in a dynamic, newly formed team environment where processes are evolving
Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA)
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
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