Director, Risk Management
Pubblicato il 16-09-2026 - American Express in Latina
Overview
In this role you will lead the second line of defense for American Express Italy S.A., strengthening risk governance and the enterprise risk management framework.
You will collaborate with senior stakeholders to define risk appetite, monitor risk profiles, and escalate issues to governance bodies.
The position focuses on identifying emerging risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and embedding risk discipline into strategy and operations.
You will shape risk culture and drive responsible growth within the Italian issuing business.
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Responsabilità
Develop risk appetite metrics and escalation thresholds aligned with regulatory requirements
Identify emerging risks in line with the risk appetite program
Maintain and enhance the Legal Entity Risk Management Framework
Oversee internal control and risk management across the Italian entity
Provide oversight of governance structures, including committees and new product reviews
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance and regulatory exams
Lead the risk management program and ensure timely reporting of aggregate risk to governance bodies
Ensure effective challenge to critical processes and project governance
Requisiti fondamentali
8+ years of leadership experience in risk management, compliance, treasury, controllership, or similar
Strong analytical skills and business acumen with a risk-reward perspective
Understanding of local market regulatory requirements and payment institution industry
Experience interacting with regulators and familiarity with European regulatory landscape
Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
Fluency in English (verbal and written)
leadership and people management
relationship and influence management
strong communication (oral and written)
analytical methods and tools
risk governance and control frameworks
knowledge of risk appetite and key risk indicators