Senior Manager, UK Chief Risk Officer, Operational Risk Management

American Express
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 8+ yearsSkills: ["Leadership","Relationship building","Influencing","Integrity","Communication"]

Provide second-line oversight of operational risk for the UK legal entity and market within Global Risk & Compliance. Act as operational risk subject matter expert—interpreting and applying the Operational Risk Management Framework, shaping the operational risk profile, challenging governance and regulatory matters, owning ILE operational risk governance documents, and partnering with Enterprise teams to align metrics, dashboards, and testing.

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Senior Manager, UK Chief Risk Officer, Operational Risk Management

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Job Summary

Provide second-line oversight of operational risk for the UK legal entity and market within Global Risk & Compliance. Act as operational risk subject matter expert—interpreting and applying the Operational Risk Management Framework, shaping the operational risk profile, challenging governance and regulatory matters, owning ILE operational risk governance documents, and partnering with Enterprise teams to align metrics, dashboards, and testing.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Act as an operational risk subject matter expert by interpreting and applying the Operational Risk Management Framework and Enterprise expectations.
  • •Oversee and articulate the operational risk profile of risk-generating activities and provide risk-informed perspective and challenge.
  • •Support operational risk reporting and governance, including reviewing issues and findings impacting the legal entity and overseeing remediation.
  • •Own operational risk governance documents and lead operational risk regulatory change management for operational risk.
  • •Serve as the main point of contact for operational risk for regulators, Audit, and local leadership, including operational risk representation at committees and board meetings.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Annual BonusHealth InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid ParentalRetirement

Key Requirements

  • •8+ years of leadership experience in risk management or a similar role.
  • •Strong business acumen with a risk-reward control perspective.
  • •Experience interacting with regulators and familiarity with the UK regulatory landscape.
  • •Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
  • •Fluency in English (verbal and written) and a preferred degree in business, economics, engineering, law, risk management, or a related field.
Experience:8+ yearsRisk management
Education:
Skills:LeadershipRelationship buildingInfluencingIntegrityCommunication
Languages:English

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

American Express
Provides global payment, credit, and travel-related financial services for consumers and businesses. Best known for its charge and credit cards, merchant payment network, and premium customer rewards and servicing.
Industry: Payments
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: New York City, United States
Founded: 1850
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