Manager-Risk Management at American Express Company South Africa

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

150250.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Analytical Skills, Data-Driven Approach, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Attention To Detail, Collaboration, Effective Communication, Strategic Thought Leadership, Process Innovation

Industry

Financial Services

Description

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. The Global Risk & Compliance Organization (“GRC”) independently oversees the company’s risk-taking and risk management activities, including the comprehensive identification, management, and mitigation of risks within the Company’s risk appetite. GRC ensures the company operates in a safe, sound and fully compliant manner within all applicable regulatory expectations. We create and maintain the overall risk management framework while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. We are passionate about our commitment to drive the company’s goals of growth and progress by creating a culture of awareness and proactivity around regulatory matters, and by partnering closely with business units across the enterprise to ensure we deliver maximum value to our shareholders and our customers efficiently and effectively. The Financial Risk Management within Global Risk and Compliance (GRC) is responsible for identifying and managing Credit Risk, Model Risk, Market & Liquidity Risk, External Fraud risk and Financial Crimes Decision Science & Analytics CoE, across all business units, functions, processes and geographies at American Express. We are seeking a Manager, Portfolio Analytics, to join our Financial Risk Management (FRM) function within GRC. The role requires close collaboration with several key partners including CCO teams across US & International markets, Fraud Risk team, Finance, Treasury and Capabilities teams to evolve globally consistent and scalable analytics & MIS. Key responsibilities: Monitor key Liquidity, market and External Fraud risk portfolio metrics and ensure that the analytics yields impactful actionable insights and provides early reads on emerging trends Create and Manage Risk MIS, dashboards, execute report and regulatory reporting. Responsible for ideating and developing MIS and monitoring capabilities Create Early Warning Indicators leveraging Macro-trends, alternate data, customer insights Identifying different risks, delivering and calling out key findings, and advising on recommended solutions to mitigate these risks. Required Qualifications: Strong analytical skills and a rigorous, data-driven approach to problem-solving Intellectual curiosity, learning agility, and keen attention to detail Proven ability to collaborate effectively and drive large-scale cross-functional initiatives Effective communication skills – clear, structured, and articulate High energy, a can-do attitude and a demonstrated team-first mentality Strategic thought leadership with a focus on process innovation An advanced degree in statistics, econometrics, data science, mathematics, engineering, or a related quantitative field of study Salary Range: $89,250.00 to $150,250.00 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%25 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. American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions. 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. US Job Seekers - Click to view the “Know Your Rights” poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions

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Responsibilities

The Manager will monitor key liquidity, market, and external fraud risk portfolio metrics, ensuring analytics yield impactful insights. They will also create and manage risk MIS, dashboards, and regulatory reporting.