Director, Corporate Functions Operational Risk
2 days ago
Director, Corporate Functions Operational Risk
#4th in Great Place to Work's Best Company To Work For 2025
#10th in Fortune Magazine's 2025 World's Most Admired Companies
#1st in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study of National Credit Card Issuers
Top GBS Employers for the Philippines by the Everest Group
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.
How will you make an impact in this role?
The Global Risk & Compliance Organization is an independent risk management function, led by the Chief Risk Officer, with the objective of ensuring that American Express operates in a safe, sound, and fully compliant manner with all applicable regulatory expectations. Global Risk & Compliance creates and maintains the overall risk management framework, performs independent risk management assessments, and monitors applicable risks.
Colleagues at Global Risk & Compliance are passionate about our commitment to drive the Company's goals of growth and progress by creating a culture of risk awareness and proactivity around regulatory matters.
The ORM Governance Organization is looking for a Director, Corporate Functions Operational Risk to join a diverse team of high-performing individuals focused on the effective oversight of risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across the Corporate Functions, while maintaining alignment with the organization's enterprise risk management framework.
Reporting directly to the VP, Corporate Functions Operational Risk Officer, this role plays a critical part in assessing, monitoring, and challenging the first line's risk management practices. The ideal candidate will partner closely with first-line stakeholders and enterprise risk functions to provide independent oversight and challenge, ensuring that risks are managed effectively and in compliance with regulatory expectations.
The Director, Corporate Functions Operational Risk will:
- Assess and challenge first-line risk identification, assessment, and mitigation efforts (i.e., Risk & Control Self-Assessment) within Corporate Functions to ensure alignment with enterprise risk standards
- Analyze business processes and activities to identify potential risks, control gaps, and emerging risks
- Support the development and refinement of risk policies, standards, and procedures
- Assist in applying the enterprise risk management framework across Corporate Functions
- Support Corporate Functions in embedding risk management practices into daily operations and decision-making
- Track and analyze key risk indicators (KRIs), providing insights into risk trends and areas requiring attention
- Contribute to risk reporting efforts, preparing materials for senior management, risk committees, and regulatory engagements
- Maintain an understanding of relevant regulations and industry expectations to help the business navigate compliance requirements
- Participate in risk governance forums, working groups, and committee meetings, providing input on risk topics
- Conduct risk assessments, scenario analyses, and deep dives to evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls
- Act as a key risk partner to the first line, providing guidance on risk identification, control enhancements, and remediation efforts
- Support risk awareness initiatives by contributing to training sessions and risk culture programs
- Monitor risk-related issues, ensuring they are appropriately addressed
- Escalate significant risk concerns and control deficiencies to senior risk colleagues and relevant stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications:
- Experience in risk management, preferably within a second-line function in financial services, and understands critical risk management lifecycle activities
- Knowledge of risk management frameworks, regulatory environments, and industry best practices
- Proven ability to assess and challenge first-line risk practices independently
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to translate complex risk concepts into actionable insights
- Demonstrated history and ability to build productive partnerships and influence stakeholders across the organization
- Strong understanding of operational and regulatory risks
- Proficiency in risk management tools, data analysis, and reporting systems
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on actionable insights
- Detail-oriented and proactive, with strong prioritization skills in a dynamic environment
- High ethical standards and a commitment to integrity and accountability
- Knowledge of Corporate Functions at a large banking institution (e.g., Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal, etc.)
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Additional Details:
Location: BGC Corporate Center 2, 5th Avenue corner 30th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Workplace Flexibility: Full time. Must be amenable to follow a hybrid work arrangement (onsite and work from home)
Work From Home Requirements:
Must have at least 25 mbps internet connection plan / speed
Must have a private & quiet area to work at home
American Express offers a fantastic and diverse working environment. High performance is rewarded with target driven incentives
We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:
- 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
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the Philippines is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
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