Analyst, Risk Governance and Frameworks en Madrid

Key Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and ongoing enhancement of the Risk Governance Framework and the associated second-line governance committee structure for AEESA and AEPE;
• Support the International Legal Entities (ILE) Risk Management policies and the local deployment and execution of AXP second Line frameworks;
• Support the Risk Appetite Framework and adherence to ILE Risk Appetite through challenge of Risk Appetite statements, metrics, limits and management action plans;
• Build and maintain relationships with Enterprise teams to ensure that ILE input to Enterprise risk policies and frameworks is sought and reflected;
• Contribute to ensuring that ILE frameworks and policies are embedded and adhered to and that risk is governed in accordance with the ILE Risk Governance Framework;
• Contribute to ensuring the Governance Committees are appropriately structured, staffed and operate in accordance with their Terms of Reference;
• Support effective escalation of risks to Risk Committee, Board and International Risk Management Committee, and monitor escalated risks through to appropriate resolution;
• Support the oversight of remediation of priority issues, operational risk events and regulatory action plans linked to Risk Committee escalations.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in risk management or a similar role;
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen with a risk-reward control perspective; and the ability to balance commercial objectives with sound risk management.
• Experience in interacting with regulators and familiarity with Spain and Europe's regulatory landscape and requirements;
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple priorities under pressure;
• Fluency in English (verbal and written);
• Degree in business, economics, engineering, or a related field; professional certifications such as FRM, CFA, are valued;
• Attention to detail and written communication skills;
• Experience on administering/supporting ownership of policies is desired.

People Skills

• Excellent relationship and influencing skills with the ability to build productive relationships across teams and levels of seniority; including senior leaders 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.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in Spain is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.