Analyst - Operations Risk Management

Job Description

9th in Great Place to Work’s Best Workplaces™ in the Philippines 2026

10th in Fortune Magazine’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies

4th in Great Place to Works Best Company To Work For 2025

Top GBS Employers for the Philippines (2025) by the Everest Group

This role plays a critical part in assessing, monitoring, and challenging the first line’s risk management practices. The ideal candidate will work 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, Issue Management, Operational Risk Events) within Corporate Functions (HR, Finance, Support Services, etc.) to ensure alignment with enterprise risk standards
• Analyze business processes and activities to identify potential risks, control gaps, and emerging risks
• 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
• Monitor risk-related issues, ensuring they are appropriately addressed
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum 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 and ability to assess and challenge first-line risk practices independently
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex risk concepts into actionable insights
• 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 commercial services business
  
  

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the Philippines is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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About Us

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our 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.

About The Team

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
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• 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
  
  

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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