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American Express · Charlotte, NC

# Manager-Operational Risk Management

Charlotte, NC, United States Hybrid Manager or lead Executive & Management 

Listed on American Express’s official careers site. Posted October 23, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on American Express’s careers site →](https://egug.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/26015544)

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## Job description

The objective of the ORM Governance team is to develop, oversee and strengthen the organization’s ORM framework to ensure that governance structures, policies, and procedures are robust, effective, and align with regulatory requirements and best practices. The ORM Governance organization is looking for a Senior Manager, Corporate Functions Operational Risk Management to join a diverse team of high-performing individuals focused on the effective oversight of risk identification, assessment, and mitigation across the Business Unit, while maintaining alignment with the organization’s enterprise risk management framework.

Reporting directly to the Director, Corporate Functions Operational Risk Management, this role plays a critical part in assessing, monitoring, and challenging the first line’s risk management practices. The ideal candidate will partner closely with first-line stakeholders and enterprise risk functions to provide independent oversight and challenge, ensuring that risks are managed effectively and in compliance with regulatory expectations.

## Responsibilities
- Support the independent oversight and challenge of first-line risk identification, assessment, and mitigation efforts (i.e., Risk & Control Self-Assessment) within Corporate Functions to ensure alignment with enterprise risk standards
- Analyze business processes and activities to identify potential risks, control gaps, and emerging risks
- Support the development and refinement of risk policies, standards, and procedures
- Assist in applying the enterprise risk management framework across Corporate Functions Support Corporate Functions in embedding risk management practices into daily operations and decision-making
- Support the tracking and analysis of key risk indicators (KRIs), providing insights into risk trends and areas requiring attention
- Contribute to risk reporting efforts, preparing materials for senior management, risk committees, and regulatory engagements
- Maintain an understanding of relevant regulations and industry expectations to help the business navigate compliance requirements
- Conduct risk assessments, scenario analyses, and deep dives to evaluate the effectiveness of existing controls
- Act as a key risk partner to the first line, providing guidance on risk identification, control enhancements, and remediation efforts
- Monitor risk-related issues, ensuring they are appropriately addressed
- Escalate significant risk concerns and control deficiencies to senior risk colleagues and relevant stakeholders

## Qualifications

Experience in risk management, preferably within a second-line function in financial services, and understands critical risk management lifecycle activities
- Knowledge of risk management frameworks, regulatory environments, and industry best practices
- Proven ability to assess and challenge first-line risk practices independently
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to translate complex risk concepts into actionable insights
- Ability to build productive partnerships and influence stakeholders across the organization
- Strong understanding of operational and regulatory risks
- Proficiency in risk management tools, data analysis, and reporting systems Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on actionable insights Detail-oriented and proactive, with strong prioritization skills in a dynamic environment High ethical standards and a commitment to integrity and accountability
- Knowledge of Corporate Functions at large banking institutions (e.g., Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal, etc.) Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 23, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 25, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 1, 2026
- Listed for: 9 days
- Location: Charlotte, NC, United States
- Work arrangement: Hybrid[Apply on American Express’s careers site →](https://egug.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/26015544)

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