Manager-Technology Risk & Control

Responsibilities

• Lead risk management oversight of technology risk across core IT disciplines, including IT Asset Management, IT Change Management, IT Incident Management, and emerging IT risks associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI), by leveraging AI, automation, and analytics to enable IT risk management at scale
• Support the development of the risk management program to identify, assess, measure and monitor IT risks associated with strategic business initiatives
• Support and coordinate content development for areas such as: Technology Committees, internal/external audits, and broader enterprise initiatives
• Monitor laws, rules, regulations and industry best practices related to technology risk and cybersecurity risk. Support enterprise-wide programs to ensure adherence

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business or technology or equivalent
• Three years of risk management experience in cybersecurity or technology across one or more lines of defense
• Three years of experience in the financial services industry
• Experience within Technology disciplines, such as IT Asset Management, IT Change Management, IT Incident Management or Software Delivery Lifecycle (SDLC) practices, or experience with risk management policy development

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or equivalent
• A cybersecurity, technology, or risk management certification (CISSP, CCSP, CEH, CISM, etc.)
• Experience with regulatory and industry technology or cybersecurity frameworks and guidance (CRI Sector Profile, NIST, FFIEC, COBIT)

Benefits

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About Us
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.

About The Team
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 and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

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

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.