Experienced Full Stack Risk Management Professional - Market Risk Oversight and Compliance

At American Express, we're committed to empowering our colleagues to progress in incredible ways. As a global and diverse community, we're dedicated to backing our customers, communities, and each other. If you're a skilled and motivated professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the world of risk management, we invite you to join our team as an Experienced Full Stack Risk Management Professional - Market Risk Oversight and Compliance.

About Us

At American Express, we're on a mission to provide the world's best customer experience every day. We're a company that values integrity, diversity, and inclusion, and we're committed to creating a culture where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Our Global Risk & Compliance Organization (GRC) is an independent risk management function that ensures American Express operates in a safe, sound, and fully compliant manner within all applicable regulatory expectations.

The Role

As an Experienced Full Stack Risk Management Professional - Market Risk Oversight and Compliance, you'll be responsible for providing independent oversight and effective challenge of market risk management across American Express and American Express National Bank (AENB). You'll work closely with senior management and business units to ensure effective identification, assessment, and mitigation of market risks.

Key Responsibilities

* Identify, analyze, and quantify market risk exposures across interest rates, FX, and investments.

• Implement market risk management strategies, policies, and procedures in alignment with the organization's risk appetite, regulatory requirements, and leading practices.
• Leverage analytical frameworks for independent risk assessment and deliver effective challenge on critical processes including asset-liability management, foreign exchange hedging, and investment risk management.
• Calibrate and monitor limits and escalation thresholds to ensure that all material market risks are mitigated and maintained within risk tolerance.
• Perform independent reviews of key treasury risk management processes.
• Manage the risk appetite framework, senior management communications, and committee/Board reporting for the market risk pillar.
• Monitor trends, market developments, and regulatory changes to proactively identify emerging risks and opportunities for risk mitigation and optimization.
• Foster a strong risk culture and awareness of market risk throughout the organization through training, communication, and knowledge sharing initiatives.
• Engage with auditors and other internal stakeholders on market risk-related matters, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and addressing any inquiries or examinations.

Essential Qualifications

* Undergraduate degree in Finance, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Econometrics, Business Administration, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related field.

• 2-5 years of experience in risk management or finance.
• In-depth knowledge of market risk management processes, metrics, analytics, systems, and regulatory guidelines.
• Experience with asset-liability management (ALM), interest rate risk in the banking book (IRRBB), and foreign exchange (FX) risk management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, combined with rigorous analytical and problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven ability to translate complex and disparate information into comprehensive and cohesive messaging for senior leadership, committees, audit, and regulators.
• Proactive in identifying issues, escalating key findings, and advising on recommended solutions to mitigate risks in a timely fashion.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

* Graduate degree in Finance, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Econometrics, Business Administration, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related field.

• Knowledge of SQL, Python, and Bloomberg.
• CFA or FRM designation.

What We Offer

* Competitive base salary: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually

• 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

Why Join Us?

At American Express, you'll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact – every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company's success. Together, we'll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world's best customer experience every day. And we'll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

How to Apply

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