American Express
Manager-Operational Risk Management
Charlotte, NC +2 · Hybrid · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
Phoenix, AZ
Sunrise, FL - Experience
- Experience in risk management is required; no number of years stated.
- Visa sponsorship
- Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
About the job
Provides independent second-line oversight and challenge of operational risk practices across Corporate Functions, supporting risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and regulatory alignment.
What you'll do
- Assess and challenge first-line risk practices, including Risk & Control Self-Assessment, controls, and remediation efforts.
- Analyze processes, risk indicators, scenarios, and emerging risks; monitor issues and escalate significant concerns.
- Support risk policies and framework implementation, and prepare reporting for senior management, risk committees, and regulatory engagements.
What they ask for
- Experience in risk management, preferably in a second-line financial services function, and understanding of risk management lifecycle activities.
- Knowledge of risk management frameworks, regulatory environments, industry best practices, and operational and regulatory risks.
- Ability to independently assess and challenge first-line practices and influence stakeholders across the organization.
- Proficiency in risk management tools, data analysis, and reporting systems; strong analytical and communication skills.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Corporate Functions at large banking institutions, such as Risk & Compliance, Finance, or Legal.
Pay
$89250 - $150250 annually (base salary)
Tools
Risk & Control Self-Assessment, key risk indicators (KRIs)
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