Manager-Market & Liquidity Risk Governance

American Express

  • New York City, NY
  • $80,000-155,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this 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.How will you make an impact in this role?The Manager, Market & Liquidity Risk Governance will be reporting to Director – Market & Liquidity Risk, within the Financial Risk Management Group. Specific responsibilities for the team include:
  • Assist the director to facilitate smooth submission of risk management committee materials and high-quality committee discussions
  • Contribute to drafting and maintenance of risk policies and standards in line with company policies and regulatory expectations
  • Engage with stakeholders across line of defenses to ensure program consistency with enterprise-wise guidelines and respond to stakeholder inquiries related to risk governance
  • Promote consistency and synergies across these risk pillars, becoming a valuable contact for collaboration
  • Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives across liquidity and market risk teams, such as risk reporting and data capabilities
  • Provide effective challenge to key risk decisions and strategies to strengthen financial risk management frameworks based on internal/industry best practices and changing regulatory landscape.
  • The Manager will collaborate with the Director and their team to support the uplift in the market and liquidity risk management program, as the Company grows from a Category III bank to a Category II bank.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 3-5 years relevant experience in treasury, finance, governance, regulatory interactions, or risk management.
  • Risk Knowledge: Exposure to market risk, enterprise risk, and risk & control frameworks, controls and issues management, policy governance.
  • Regulatory Interface: Familiarity working with regulators such as the OCC and FRB, as well as experience in risk consulting and auditing.
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal abilities, with a talent for simplifying complex concepts for senior leaders and influencing stakeholders across all levels.
  • Proactive Approach: Skilled at identifying emerging issues, driving key risk initiatives, and escalating critical matters effectively.
  • Proven ability to think critically and work independently.
  • Strong risk-reward control mindset.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of financial concepts/ financial markets and prior experience in treasury/finance function a plus.
  • Proficiency in the design and implementation of risk frameworks at large financial institutions.
  • CFA/FRM a plus.
  • Graduate degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually + bonus + benefitsThe above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.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 our .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, but not limited to, 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.We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.US Job Seekers - Click to view the “ ” poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window:Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions

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