Job description 

How will you make an impact in this role?

Vendor Risk Oversight (VRO) organization within Global Risk and Compliance (GRC) is responsible for identifying and managing Third Party risk across all business units, functions, processes and geographies at American Express. 

The Manager will report to the Director – VRO and Analytics. The incumbent will help support Third party (affiliate & non-affiliate) risk oversight and build and lead a world class team of analytical professionals to support and analyze different facets of Third Party risk to AXP. This team assists in the identification, measurement, monitoring, and management of Third Party risks related to the business products and processes.

 The incumbent may lead a team of analysts in India and will be responsible for identifying, measuring, monitoring, and reporting on Third Party risk.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead deployment of Third Party Key Risk Indicators across Non-Affiliate and Affiliate Third Party Programs at Amex. 

· Automate existing VRO monitoring mechanisms.

· Lead a team of 2-3 analysts providing guidance to design and build comprehensive data analytical approach to identifying and measuring and reporting on Third Party risks.

· Provide enriched insights using industry data and leveraging best practice tools and techniques over the affiliate and non-affiliate Third Party lifecycle.

· Challenge Third Party program and risk data completeness and accuracy. 

· Perform advanced data analytics to identify trends, composition, leading indicators, and outlook in Third Party risk.

·  Leverage unstructured data sources (e.g., social media, customer chat) to identify potential AXP Affiliate and Non-Affiliate Third Party Risk process breakdowns.

Minimum Qualifications

· 4+ years of leadership experience in risk management or a similar role;

· Degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Model, Mathematics, Computer Science or Economics).

· Strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to apply both quantitative methods and business skills to create insights and drive results.

· Strong analytical skills, including a proving ability to translate complex and disparate information to develop a comprehensive and cohesive conclusion for colleagues, business partners, and senior leaders

· Ability to work independently and across a matrix organization partnering with business partners, functional owners, capabilities, technology teams and external vendors.

· Rigorous and analytical approach to problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization collaboration across teams/geographies.

· Proactive in identifying issues, delivering and escalating key findings, and advising on recommended solutions to correct issues or mitigate risks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Third-Party Management Programs and associated systems desired

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• 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