Director, Operational Risk (Capabilities and Technologies)
American Express
APAC/Oceania, Philippines, Taguig
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Salary
$90,000 - $165,000 Per Year
Rank
Director
Responsibility
Process Roles
Scope
Global
Workplace
Hybrid
Functions
Finance
IT
Legal
Reports to
Chief Risk Officer
Level
N-2
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
11-10-2024
Description
ORM Governance is looking for a Director who will lead the development, enhancement, and implementation of technology, capabilities, and product strategies within the Global Risk and Compliance organization. This role focuses on driving operational risk transformation by aligning business needs with technological solutions, ensuring scalability, regulatory compliance, and innovation. The Director will collaborate closely with stakeholders across risk, compliance, and IT to deliver effective tools and systems that enhance the risk management framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic development of risk and compliance technology capabilities that support the operational risk management framework, including risk identification, monitoring, reporting, and control.
- Oversee the design and implementation of product strategies that enhance operational risk systems, working closely with business units to ensure alignment with risk transformation goals.
- Manage and prioritize a portfolio of technology initiatives that improve risk data management, workflow automation, and regulatory compliance tools.
- Collaborate with global risk leaders, compliance teams, and technology stakeholders to identify emerging risks and build innovative solutions that address these risks effectively.
- Drive the adoption of advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning, and data analytics within operational risk management processes.
- Ensure that the risk and compliance technology solutions meet regulatory standards and are adaptable to evolving global regulatory environments.
- Lead cross-functional teams to implement large-scale risk transformation projects, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.
- Monitor and improve end-to-end risk capabilities through continuous evaluation of systems, tools, and processes, ensuring they are effective in mitigating risks.
- Ensure seamless integration of risk management systems across the organization, enabling comprehensive risk reporting and insights for senior management.
- Provide thought leadership in risk and compliance capabilities, keeping up with industry trends, innovations, and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
Qualification & Requirements
- 7-10 years of experience in operational risk management, compliance, or risk technology, with a proven track record of leading capabilities and product strategy initiatives.
- Experience in managing risk transformation projects, particularly in building and implementing large-scale technology platforms.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing product and technology roadmaps, with a focus on operational risk, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Understanding of global risk management frameworks, and familiarity with financial industry regulations, including Basel, SOX, and CCAR.
- Proven ability to drive technological innovation in risk and compliance, with hands-on experience using AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics.
- Experience in managing cross-functional teams and working with senior stakeholders to align technology and business strategies in risk management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex risk environments and deliver effective solutions.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to lead diverse teams and present risk management solutions to senior leadership.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business, Technology, or related field is required
Benefits
- 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 work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
- 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
Company Profile
American Express
Industry
Financial Services
Revenue
$55.63B
Employees
77,300
Fortune 500 Rank
#77
Global 500 Rank
#253
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