Manager-Ops Risk Managment - Legal Risk

Job Description

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

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 will you make an impact on this role

The Legal Risk Manager will:

• Lead or support of reviews, and maintenance of legal risk policy, procedures, governance updates, roles & responsibilities, and requirements

• Perform independent oversight and provide effective challenge to first line through reviews / testing and ongoing monitoring of Legal risk & processes
• Draft and deliver detailed reports and presentations to senior leadership, summarizing risk assessments, findings, and recommendations
• Contribute to education of first line teams across the enterprise about risk management programs and practices
• Collaborate with General Counsel's Organization, Global Risk and Compliance, Global Internal Audit and Business Unit's stakeholders to ensure integrated risk management efforts and effective communication
• Collaborate effectively with all stakeholders and partners to ensure regulatory compliance and manage regulatory relationships and exams for safety & soundness related regulations
• Drive a proactive risk management culture, influencing leadership and teams to prioritize legal risks considerations in decision-making

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience, specifically in risk management, compliance, legal, or a similar role
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple priorities and apply strategic thinking to deliver initiatives to advance a programs maturity and development
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks, including experience with regulatory changes, legal and regulatory requirements, internal and external reviews globally
• Ability to proactively identify issues, escalate key findings, and advise on recommended solutions to correct issues and/or mitigate risks
• Proven ability to translate complex and disparate information into a comprehensive and cohesive conclusion
• Aptitude to communicate findings to colleagues, business partners, and senior leaders in a clear, logical and structured way
• Impeccable integrity required for handling confidential information
• Rigorous and analytical approach to problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization
• Leadership qualities with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years (including 3+ years of leadership experience) of independent risk management and compliance experience (2LOD)

• Detailed knowledge of legal processes such as writs/levies, garnishments, subpoenas, search warrants, and legal requests

• Experience with risk assessments, testing, and/or advanced analytical skills

• Legal background/Education
• Certified Paralegal and/or Professional certification (CAMS, CFE, CCEP, etc.)
• Guardian

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
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• 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

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.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.