Managers, Finance Risk ID & Assessment at American Express Company South Africa

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

150250.0

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Identification, Risk Assessment, Project Management, Stakeholder Coordination, Regulatory Compliance, Quality Assurance, Data Analysis, Excel, Tableau, Sisense, Training Development, Mentoring, Process Improvement, Thematic Risk Reporting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data-Driven Testing

Industry

Financial Services

Description

American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. seeks Managers, Finance Risk ID & Assessment to coordinate risk-related initiatives across Finance by developing project plans, setting timelines, and tracking deliverables to enhance risk identification and control activities. Drive the execution of Process Self Risk Assessments (PRSAs) and build of Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSAs), including scheduling, stakeholder coordination, and alignment with regulatory updates. Project-manage the design and rollout of risk testing and quality assurance programs as project deliverables to ensure compliance with internal and external standards. Drive project-level identification of high-risk areas through coordinated quality assurance reviews and data-driven process testing. Oversee the development of thematic risk reports that synthesize key findings, trends, and root causes for presentation to senior Finance leadership. Direct cross-functional transformation projects within Finance, including RCSA design and second line integration efforts, by managing scope, resources, and implementation milestones. Facilitate knowledge-sharing initiatives across business units by packaging project insights, best practices, and lessons learned for enterprise-wide application. Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related quantitative field, and 3 years of experience designing and executing risk identification, assessment, and testing programs across financial functions. Experience must include 3 years of experience with each of the following: assessing risk in a structured program, such as PRSA and RCSA; leading projects involving multiple business units, such as Finance, Audit, and Compliance; understanding regulatory expectations and supporting compliance and audit processes, such as SEC, OCC and FRB; designing quality assurance reviews and testing protocols; translating complex analyses into insights for both technical and non-technical audiences, including executive stakeholders; developing onboarding materials, conducting trainings, and mentoring within a risk and analytics team; identifying process gaps and implementing improvements in a regulatory setting; and analyzing complex data using Excel, Tableau, and Sisense to identify patterns and business trends. Telecommuting is available up to 2 days per week. Job Location: New York, NY Salary Range: $102,939.00 to $150,250.00 annually 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 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. 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 The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider a number of job-related factors, including experience and location. #LI-DNI #FB-DNI #IN-DNI #TW-DNI #GD-DNI

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Responsibilities

Coordinate risk-related initiatives across Finance by developing project plans and tracking deliverables. Oversee the development of thematic risk reports and direct cross-functional transformation projects within Finance.