Information Security Product Manager

Description

At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we re supporting our customers financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly redefining what s possible and we re proud to back each other every step of the way.

When you join Team Amex, you become part of a diverse community of over 60,000 colleagues, all with a common goal to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day. Here, you ll learn and grow as we champion your meaningful career journey with programs, benefits, and flexibility to back you personally and professionally. Every colleague share in the company s success.

Together, we ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to our customers, communities, and each other every day. And we ll do it with integrity and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they truly belong.

Join #TeamAmex and let s lead the way together.

The Global Risk & Compliance (GRC) group within American Express is responsible for providing oversight and governance of risks to ensure that the company operates in a safe and sound manner within regulatory expectations. In a world increasingly subject to digitalization and the use of technology, technology risk management has become increasingly significant across organizations, becoming one of the key themes at board meetings. Cyberattacks have become increasingly commonplace and the trend continues to move upward.

This individual contributor role is part of the second line technology risk management team within the GRC group, headed by the Chief Risk Officer (CRO) of the company. This is a unique opportunity to work with a team of diverse and talented professionals who are responsible for building the technology risk management program and providing independent risk oversight to the technology, cyber security and business continuity management risks.

Reporting to the Director for Technology Risk oversight, this position is responsible for independently assessing and reporting risks and providing a view of aggregate risks. The risks identified by this team are reported to the Senior Management, Risk Management Committees, Board of Directors and Regulators. This position will be responsible for effectively collaborating with key stakeholders across lines of business and lines of defense to ensure risks are managed effectively and efficiently in accordance with the company policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

Essential Job Functions :

• Conduct independent, proactive risk management and oversight of technology, cybersecurity and business continuity management risks generated within business processes or that occur due to use of Technology.





• Learn technology, cybersecurity, and business continuity management processes at American Express, demonstrating strong levels of curiosity and willingness, in order to present an effective credible challenge.





• Perform data-driven reviews focused on technology, cybersecurity, and business continuity management risks. - Develop and enhance data-driven key risk indicators and key performance indicators that provide real time and meaningful insights into the risk and performance trends.





• Stay knowledgeable of relevant regulations, guidelines & industry standards.





• Support the design of independent technology risk oversight program which defines the engagement and integration with various risk management programs, including Process Risk Self Assessments, Business Continuity Management, New Product Approval, Mergers & Acquisitions etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor s Degree in related field





• 7 years of experience in risk management across any of the three lines of defense





• Proven ability to identify risks, analyze issues and derive meaningful insights about risk trends by conducting interviews and analyzing large volumes of data





• Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy





• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills





• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills





• Willingness to challenge traditional thinking by actively engaging in constructive dialogue

Preferred:

• Educational background: Computer Science or Information Systems





• Working knowledge of one or more of the data mining tools/technologies (e.g. Microsoft Excel: Pivot Tables SQL, SAS, Python, R)





• Experience in risk management across cyber security, information technology, 3rd party, business continuity management





• Industry certifications (e.g. CISM, CISA, CRISC)





• Understanding of risk assessment methodologies, frameworks and industry standards (e.g. COSO, COBIT, ISO 27001, FAIR or NIST RMF)





• Knowledge of relevant policies & regulations (e.g. OCC Heightened Standards, FFIEC IT booklets)





• Experience with Governance, Risk and Compliance tools (e.g. Archer)

Why American Express

Talk to our people and you ll find out what we re really all about. Open, creative, risk-taking, collaborative and innovative are just some of the expressions you ll hear. It s our culture that makes American Express an outstanding place to work, and a big part of why we regularly win best workplace awards all over the world. If you re ready to take on a challenge and make an impact, you owe it to yourself to launch or grow your career here.

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

Qualifications

Salary Range: $110,000.00 to $190,000.00 annually bonus benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That s why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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

Job: Technology

Primary Location: US-Arizona-Phoenix

Other Locations: United States

Schedule Full-time

Req ID: 22030435