Analyst-Risk Management
American Express · Posted Oct 8
Banking, credit card, payment network, and travel services
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About the role
The first line privacy practices & risk management team is responsible for oversight of the privacy risk environment and control framework across all business units in International, as well as for embedding sound data governance in business processes to mitigate regulatory risk. The team supports business units across EMEA, APAC and LACC with the design and execution of controls, processes, and procedures to safeguard customer, colleague, and other confidential information. This risk analyst role will help establish high-quality privacy risk management standards and practices and increase awareness of privacy standards, controls, regulations, and industry best practice.
What you will do
- Supports the production of reporting and metrics on risks, issues and/or control deficiencies, results of self-assessments, control environment, tests, audits, and external events that would impact the Business Unit/Legal Entity’s ability to comply with applicable privacy requirements
- Provide privacy SME support to business stakeholder and assist in completion of privacy risk assessments, impact assessments and Inherent Risk assessments.
- Partners with Operational Excellence teams across EMEA, APAC and LACC to implement and execute high-quality Privacy risk management standards and practices across International and to increase awareness of privacy standards, controls, regulations, and industry best practice
- In partnership with the GPO and Compliance, creates learning and development programs and guidance material to support colleagues to understand their roles and responsibilities in relation to privacy
- Assists the business with the design and execution of controls to address privacy requirements and mitigate privacy risks, with particular focus on driving consistency across International
- Support activities in relation to maintenance of the privacy governance framework (e.g., manage exceptions to the Privacy Procedure, maintain inventory of non-EPCC Applications, manage privacy notices)
- Participates in privacy workgroups, projects or targeted reviews that require business engagement
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 3+ years of experience in Operational Risk, Privacy, Compliance, or a related discipline, preferably within the financial services industry.
- Understanding or working knowledge of global privacy regulations including GDPR and DPDP for privacy and data protection.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality; strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated, business and customer focused with excellent relationship and organizational skills
- Aptitude to operate within a policy & process driven environment and to maintain risk management / policy standards
- Good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills and a good sense of humour
- Ability to interpret and present data
- Ability to tailor a professional communication style to work effectively with individuals at various levels to influence without direct authority
- Process enhancement mindset - ability to identify areas for improvement in existing processes and shape recommendations for change
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Experience with SharePoint beneficial
Benefits and support
- 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
About American Express
American Express Company is a globally recognized multinational financial services corporation specializing in payment cards, travel-related services, and network banking. Founded in 1850, the company provides charge and credit cards, expense management products, and merchant services to consumers, small businesses, and large corporations worldwide. It operates a proprietary payments network known for its premium customer engagement and lifestyle rewards programs.
- Industry
- Banking
- Company size
- 76800 employees
- Founded
- 1850-03-18
- Location
- New York City, New York, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President
Chief Colleague Experience Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
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