Senior Manager - Enterprise Control Management, Systems & Product Strategy

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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 Enterprise Control Management team within AENB operates as a Center of Excellence to serve as a central support hub for all first-line control management teams throughout the enterprise and be a key connection point with the second-line Global Risk & Compliance (GRC) teams.

How will you make an impact in this role?

The Senior Manager of Product & Systems Management will support the Director in managing and overseeing the 1st Line of Defense (1LoD) for Risk ecosystem technology platform needs. This role will focus on providing consolidated inputs to risk systems, platforms, and capabilities, including Archer and other GRC tools.

The Senior Manager will assist in defining and enhancing processes for identifying, assessing, and collecting 1LoD capability needs for Operational Risk Management execution, and coordinate systems and infrastructure requirements assessment processes for risk and control management purposes within the 1LoD.  This will be achieved through thorough user story documentation and carefully scripted user acceptance testing (UAT).

Responsibilities:

Assist the Director in serving as the 1LoD Product Manager for Risk ecosystem technology capabilities and needs to support execution of the operational risk management framework.  Provide consolidated 1LoD inputs to risk systems, platforms, and capabilities including Archer and other GRC tools. Support the definition and enhancement of processes for identifying, assessing, and collecting 1LoD capability needs for Operational Risk management execution (e.g., PRSA, Issues Management). Participate in Risk Management solution definition by partnering with various risk, business and technology teams. Advise on the recommended technologies, tools, frameworks, design, architecture for implementation. Lead and execute thorough documentation of comprehensive user stories. Create and oversee user acceptance testing design and execution. Coordinate systems and infrastructure requirements assessment processes for 1LoD risk/control purposes, ensuring alignment with the strategic direction. Collaborate with Application Owners to secure funding and prioritization to ensure the Applications fulfill 1LoD Operational Risk Management and execution needs. Contribute to the development and maintenance of enterprise first-line foundational control components (e.g., process taxonomy/inventory, first-line RCSA/PRSA methodology).

Minimum Qualifications:

4+ years of experience in operational risk management (e.g., within Risk and/or Internal Audit function). Significant of experience in product space executing on responsibilities as noted above with expertise in user stories, designing test cases, performing and managing user acceptance testing, and performing product review/ certifications. Knowledge of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools such as Archer and other related platforms.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or a related field; advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MSc) or certifications are advantageous. Experience working with or in operational risk management space (e.g., Risk, Compliance, Control Management and/or Internal Audit). Experience in Agile /Kanban methodologies advantageous. Experience working with or leading a team, both locally and internationally. Understanding of relevant regulations and the regulatory environment, with some experience working with external regulators. Strong communication and collaboration skills within a matrix organization, including working with client-facing businesses, Global Risk & Compliance, Technology, Legal (GCO), Finance, Global Services Group, and Internal Audit. Knowledge of first line business operations, products, and regulatory requirements pertaining to the operations and offerings of cards, payments services, lending, and deposits across consumer, small business, commercial, and corporate customer segments. Ability to identify mission-critical areas in an internal controls framework and prioritize work accordingly. Experience in supporting transformation and change initiatives within an organization. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Strong consultation, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills; ability to understand complex challenges and linkages and articulate them into actionable plans.

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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 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

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.