Operations Risk Management Analyst Job in Gurgaon at American Express

American Express is hiring for the role of Operations Risk Management Analyst!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Assist in coordinating with BUs to identify systemic Operational Risks (ORs) and prioritize them based on their potential impact on the enterprise
• Provide consultation on existing and new processes, focusing on design improvements to mitigate identified ORs
• Monitor the execution of controls within business processes and conduct reviews of the control inventory to ensure they are effective and aligned with risk appetite
• Support cross-functional efforts to ensure that process risk reduction activities are consistent and coordinated across the organization, leveraging best practices and innovative risk mitigation strategies (e.g., using CoPs as a forum across BUs)
• Communicate progress and effectiveness of risk reduction initiatives to senior management and ensure alignment with the enterprise risk framework

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Mgmt., or related field; advanced degrees (e.g., MBA, MSc) or certifications are advantageous
• 0-3 Years experience in operational risk management (e.g., within Risk and/or Internal Audit function) and understands critical operational risk management lifecycle activities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyze data, identify trends, and evaluate risk scenarios effectively
• Excellent qualitative analytical skills
• Project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to interact and obtain buy-in from senior BU/tech counterparts