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Global Merchant & Network Services (GMNS) brings together American Express' merchant-and network-related businesses to enable a sharp focus on using the power of our network to provide unique value to all of our mutual customers. The organization manages the relationships with the millions of merchants around the world that accept American Express and runs the company’s payment network and manages bank partnerships globally. The mission of the GMNS Operational Excellence team is to support GMNS through continuous identification, assessment and management of risk to enable growth, minimize business disruption and avoid financial loss. GMNS Operational Excellence achieves this through providing risk expertise and insights to support risk-based decisioning, and by driving a consistent, repeatable, and integrated approach to support strong risk management. To that end, the team is responsible for the oversight and governance of control and compliance programs and initiatives within the business unit. This includes leading global, regional and local activities and also includes execution against all components of the American Express Operational Risk framework.

American Express has been making a difference in people’s lives for over 160 years backing them in moments big and small, granting access, tools, and resources to take on their biggest challenges and reap the greatest rewards. We provide a culture of learning and collaboration and help people with what they need to succeed and thrive. What you choose to do for a living is one of the most meaningful decisions you can make. We have all colleagues' backs as they grow their skills, conquer new challenges, or even take time to spend with their family or community. And when they’re ready to take on a new career path, we’re right there with them, giving them the guidance and momentum into the best future they envision. Because the best way to back our customers is to back our people.

Job Responsibilities

The Manager, GMNS Operational Excellence will be responsible for leading and supporting projects focused on identifying, managing and mitigating regulatory, compliance, and operational risk for the business unit. The role will focus on project management, including the implementation of streamlined cross-functional operational processes, and the creation and/or enhancement of ongoing governance and oversight. This role requires the ability to support global initiatives and lead and participate in projects across multiple regions and time zones. Responsibilities will include:

• Partner with colleagues across Operational Excellence, GMNS and control & compliance teams to identify thematic areas of risk and define and deliver risk mitigation solutions.
• Plan, monitor and drive project progress against timelines, milestones and deliverables.
• Ensure timely completion of relevant control and compliance driven deliverables to support with maintenance of a robust control environment.
• Provide guidance, program governance and reporting for key stakeholders.
• Support audit, corrective action, and operational risk event remediation efforts.
• Coordinate and drive alignment of cross-functional partners.

Qualifications/Skills & Experience

• Self-starter with strong project management experience driving complex, large-scale, cross-functional initiatives.
• Must be able to manage multiple deliverables, meet strict deadlines and work well with different areas of the organization.
• Problem solver and agile decision-maker with solid analytical skills.
• Strong team player with ability to influence opinions without having direct authority.
• Ability to develop relationships with leaders, peers, and control and compliance teams. Existing network and relationships with Audit, Operational Risk Governance Group, Compliance, and/or Global Services teams preferred.
• Previous exposure to regulatory and policy compliance activities with a strong control mindset.
• Strong communication and presentation skills allowing for clear and appropriate messaging for multiple levels/audiences.
• Understanding of the merchant business, related regulatory landscape, and emerging trends/models is preferred.
• 2 plus years of related experience required.
• Project management certification preferred.
• Ability to travel (<10%).

Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 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.

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

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• 20 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
• 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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

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

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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