Analyst-risk management

Pubblicato il 03-11-2026 · American Express · Roma

The global risk & compliance (grc) organization serves as american express’
independent risk management function. grc maintains the enterprise risk
framework, provides oversight and challenge, and monitors key risks. by
embedding risk discipline into strategy and operations, grc enables responsible
growth, innovation, and long-term value creation while protecting customers and
shareholders.

the italy cro function is part of the int’l cro team, within global risk and
compliance (grc). it is responsible for identifying and overseeing risk across
all processes.

how will you make an impact in this role?

the analyst, risk governance and frameworks, italy, within the grc organization,
is responsible for supporting the establishment of the second line of defense
governance structure, risk framework and risk policy library for italy. we are
seeking an experienced risk professional to be a part of this exciting
journey. the incumbent will design, implement, oversee and keep updated the
risk governance structure, risk framework and risk policy library for our
italian businesses.

responsibilities

key responsibilities:

* support ownership of the risk governance framework and the risk governance
committee structure;
* support ownership of the international legal entities (ile) risk management
policies and risk governance framework and support localized ile deployment
and execution of axp 2nd line frameworks;
* support ownership of the risk appetite framework and ensure adherence to ile
risk appetite through challenge of risk appetite statements, metrics, limits
and management action plans;




* build and maintain relationships with enterprise teams to ensure that ile
input to enterprise risk policies and frameworks is sought and reflected;
* contribute to ensuring that ile frameworks and policies are embedded and
adhered to and that risk is governed in accordance with the ile risk
governance framework;
* contribute to ensuring the governance committees are appropriately
structured, staffed and operate in accordance with their terms of reference;
* support successful escalation of risks to risk committee, board and
international risk management committee, and ensure that risks escalated are
adequately resolved;
* support overseeing of remediation of priority issues, operational risk events
and regulatory action plans;

qualifications

minimum qualifications

* 3-5 years of experience in risk management, compliance, treasury,
controllership, or a similar role;

* strong analytical skills and business acumen with a risk-reward control
perspective; and the ability to balance commercial objectives with sound risk
management;

* strong understanding of italian market regulatory requirements and the
payments industry;





* experience in interacting with regulators and familiarity with italy’s
regulatory landscape and requirements;

* demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple priorities under
pressure;

* fluency in english and italian (verbal and written);

* degree in business, economics, engineering, or a related field; professional
certifications such as frm, cfa, are valued;

* attention to detail and written communication skills

* experience on administering/supporting ownership of policies is desired

leadership / people skills:

* excellent relationship and influencing skills with the ability to build
productive relationships across teams and levels of seniority; including
senior leaders and stakeholders;

* self-confident with a strong sense of integrity and the ability and
willingness to challenge and be challenged;

* proactive in identifying issues, delivering and escalating key findings, and
advising on recommended solutions to correct issues or mitigate risks;

* ability to communicate oversight findings to colleagues, business partners,
and senior leaders;

* strong verbal and written communication skills.

applicable national collective bargaining agreement: terziario, distribuzione e
servizi

salary range: €40.000 to €60.000 annually + bonus + benefits

the advertised salary range is based on full-time employment and will be
prorated for tempo parziale roles.

non-considerations for sponsorship:

employment eligibility to work with american express in italy is required as the
company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
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