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Risk Manager - Corporate Sustainability

New York, New York, USA
Up to $150,250/ year
Operations Analyst Operations Manager Risk Analyst Data Assurance Manager Data Governance Manager
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Risk Manager - Corporate Sustainability

American Express
New York, New York, USA
Up to $150,250/ year
Operations Analyst Operations Manager Risk Analyst Data Assurance Manager Data Governance Manager
American Express
Actively hiring

hackajob is partnering with American Express to fill this position. Create a profile to be automatically considered for this role—and others that match your experience.

 

Work Location Options:

Hybrid

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. 

 

 

You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.

 

 

With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

 

 

Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

 

 

The American Express Corporate Affairs & Communications (CA&C) team is a strategic function that works to enhance and protect the continued strength of the American Express brand through public relations, social media and content, colleague communications and corporate sustainability (CS) initiatives.

 

 

How will you make an impact in this role?

  • Ensure adherence to all Sustainability and Community Impact procedures (e.g., Global Giving, Gift Matching, Grant Making, Greenhouse Gas Inventory, etc.) and ensure that all controls are being executed appropriately for the Corporate Sustainability team.

  • Develop close relationships with key colleagues within the Corporate Sustainability team and approach strategy discussions with a risk mindset.

  • Oversee Corporate Sustainability Governance channels (e.g., AEMP 22 Governance Mailbox) and ensure relevant requests are routed to the appropriate stakeholders for actioning.

  • Work closely with Process Management team to address any gaps and/or changes to established processes and assist with determining a process resolution.

  • Partner with Governance team to ensure all relevant regulatory/policy mandates are being implemented across all applicable department owned/managed processes.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in Risk Management and/or Governance

  • Strong understanding of Operational Risk Management

  • Proven success at developing and executing strategies that better identify, communicate, and manage risk

  • Strong problem-solving skills; ability to see the big picture with attention given to critical details

  • Excellent relationship, collaboration, and presentation skills with ability to interact and influence leaders across all levels and teams in a matrixed organization

  • Self-confident with a strong sense of integrity and the ability and willingness to challenge and be challenged

  • Ability to communicate key risks to colleagues, business partners, and senior leaders

  • Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent 

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated ability to navigate and/or understand complex organizational structures

  • Willingness and ability to understand the underpinning of procedures and processes and determine root causes of issues

  • Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple priorities under pressure

  • Strong business acumen and demonstrated thought leadership

  • Proven ability to adjust quickly to shifting priorities and provide clarity in ambiguous situations

  • MBA or advanced degree

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% 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

hackajob is partnering with American Express to fill this position. Create a profile to be automatically considered for this role—and others that match your experience.

 

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