Analyst-Risk Management H/F

The Global Risk & Compliance (GRC) organization serves as American Express’ independent risk management function. GRC maintains the enterprise risk framework, provides oversight and challenge, and monitors key risks. By embedding risk discipline into strategy and operations, GRC enables responsible growth, innovation, and long-term value creation while protecting customers and shareholders.

The France CRO function is part of the Int’l CRO team, within Global Risk and Compliance (GRC). It is responsible for identifying and overseeing risk across all processes.

How will you make an impact in this role?

The Analyst, Financial Risk Management France, within the GRC organization, is responsible for establishing the second line of defense framework for the areas under its responsibility for the French market. We are seeking an experienced risk professional to be a part of this exciting journey. The incumbent will identify, assess, measure, manage and report risk and strengthen the governance structure for our French businesses.

Minimum Qualifications

- 3-5 years of leadership experience in risk management or a similar role;
- Strong business acumen with a risk-reward control perspective;
- Experience in interacting with regulators and familiarity with UK’s regulatory landscape and requirements;
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple priorities under pressure;
- Fluency in French & English (verbal and written);
- Advanced degree in business, economics, engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Leadership Skills:

- Excellent relationship and influencing skills with the ability to build productive relationships across teams and levels of seniority; including senior leaders, board of directors, regulators, and stakeholders;
- Self-confident with a strong sense of integrity and the ability and willingness to challenge and be challenged;
- Proactive in identifying issues, delivering and escalating key findings, and advising on recommended solutions to correct issues or mitigate risks;
- Ability to communicate oversight findings to colleagues, business partners, and senior leaders;
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Considerations for sponsorship:

Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain positions.