Global Risk Management Jobs in Basking Ridge, NJ

The Global Risk & Compliance Organization ("GRC") independently oversee the company's risk-taking and risk management activities, including the comprehensive identification, management, and mitigation of risks within the Company's risk appetite. GRC ensures the company operates in a safe, sound and fully compliant manner within all applicable regulatory expectations. We create and maintain the overall risk management framework while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

We are passionate about our commitment to drive the company's goals of growth and progress by creating a culture of awareness and proactivity around regulatory matters, and by partnering closely with business units across the enterprise to ensure we deliver maximum value to our shareholders and our customers efficiently and effectively.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Enterprise Risk Manager to join the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) team. This role will support the design, development, and ongoing enhancement of enterprise-wide risk frameworks, policies, and program capabilities across a broad range of risk types, including areas such as Reputation Risk and Risk Culture. The position will play a key role in driving consistency, scalability, and alignment with regulatory expectations and the Company's risk appetite, while contributing to a holistic view of risk across the enterprise. 

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in risk management, operational risk, compliance, or related areas, preferably within a large financial services organization. Candidates should demonstrate strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills, along with an ability to work across risk domains. Familiarity with or interest in Reputation Risk and Risk Culture concepts-including non-financial risk drivers and emerging risk themes-is preferred.

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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you'll experience our 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.

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
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
• 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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit out Colleague Benefits Site.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Economic, Risk Management, or related field. Master's degree preferred.   
• 3-5 years of experience in risk management functions and domain knowledge of risk management frameworks and methodologies. 
• Ability to work autonomously to affect change- flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities, managing competing demands to achieve effective results in a complex and fast paced environment
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, particularly in developing compelling presentations and structured governance material and articulating program framework.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to collaborate with colleagues across teams and organizations.
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools to streamline research, drafting, and analytical workflows while -maintaining accuracy and judgment.    

• Strong sense of integrity with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within financial services and/or second line risk functions
• Experience with reputation risk management across 1st and 2nd line functions  
• Previous experience in risk management, reporting, governance, internal control, and project management in the financial services industry preferred.
• Exposure to enterprise risk frameworks (e.g., risk appetite, issue management, risk taxonomy)
• Experience working with risk metrics development or reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, ServiceNow)

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

Framework & Policy Development

• Support the development and maintenance of enterprise risk management frameworks, policies, and standards across risk types 
• Ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, internal governance standards, and enterprise risk objectives 
• Contribute to periodic reviews to evolve frameworks in response to business, regulatory, and industry changes, including emerging risks impacting reputation and organizational culture

Risk Appetite, Metrics, & Calibration

• Support the design and ongoing refinement of risk appetite metrics, thresholds, and key risk indicators
• Assist in calibration exercises to promote consistency and comparability across risk types and business units
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure metrics are actionable, measurable, and embedded into decision-making
• Contribute to the continued review and enhancement of metrics related to non-financial risks, including indicators tied to reputation and risk culture where applicable
   

Programmatic Execution

• Support execution and continuous improvement of enterprise risk programs, including frameworks, tools, and processes 
• Drive consistency across risk programs (e.g., issue management, risk identification, assessment methodologies) 
• Contribute to cross-risk initiatives that enhance integration, efficiency, and transparency of risk management practices, including those related to reputation and risk culture considerations
• Support the Team in responding to, mitigating, and assessing potential Reputational Risk and Risk Culture matters and incidents across the organization

Governance & Reporting
 

• Develop governance materials, including committee reporting, and senior management updates 
• Aggregate and synthesize risk information across risk types to support enterprise-level insights and decision making 
• the evolution of enterprise-level risk reporting and dashboard creation

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with stakeholders across lines of defense and risk types to drive alignment and adoption of ERM practices 
• Support change management and communication efforts related to risk framework updates and program enhancements 
• Build effective working relationships to facilitate cross-functional risk management
• Engage with partners to understand and incorporate perspectives on reputation and risk culture into broader risk management activities