Risk Manager - Corporate Affairs & Communications

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The American Express Corporate Affairs & Communications (CA&C) team is a strategic function that works to improve and protect the continued strength of the American Express brand through public relations, social media and content, colleague communications and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The Manager will be responsible for leading operational results that mitigate risk across multiple processes within CA&C, including but not limited to, comprehensively documenting in the Process Risk Self-Assessment (PRSA) all controls and tests to exhibit how CA&C is mitigating risks. How will you make an impact in this role. Lead the completion of multiple Process Risk Self-Assessment (PRSA) refreshes and development that are subject to defined due dates Evaluate PRSA risks, controls, and tests for accuracy, completeness and applicability to mitigating linked risks Facilitate risk remediation efforts for all Operational Risk Events (ORE) Lead Compliance, Privacy, Operational Risk Governance Group (ORGG) PRSA and Global Records Management Review Action Items Assess, develop action plans and monitor action plan completion for Regulatory Change Management (RCM) items LOBCO deemed applicable while integrating RCMs across all applicable PRSA's (i.e. Accessibility, etc.) Collaborate with colleagues across CA&C Operations team, 2nd Line of Defense teams and other CA&C colleagues in developing and documenting processes that mitigate risks Implement CA&C Business Self Testing, Control Assertions, & Annual Certifications processes Participate in and manage CA&C projects related to risk management or governance initiatives Minimum Qualifications 5+ years proven experience in Risk Management and/or Process Management Shown success at managing multiple deliverables and priorities within a defined timeline and under pressure Strong problem-solving skills; ability to see the big picture with attention given to critical details Ability to understand the underpinning of processes and resolve root causes of issues Strong intuition for business and demonstrated thought leadership Proven track record to adjust quickly to shifting priorities and provide transparency in ambiguous situations Strong relationship, teamwork, 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 Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree Understanding of American Express Operational Risk program Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. 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