Director, Financial Crimes Risk Portfolio Management Job at Amex (New York)

Job Description

The newly created First line of Defense Financial Crimes Risk & Controls Center of Excellence (1LOD FCRC COE) will provide a holistic, enterprise-wide approach to our financial crimes risk management (FCRM) activities and will reside within Global Servicing. This team will be responsible for establishing a robust control foundation for first line of defense FCRM activities across the company globally, including anti-money laundering, sanctions, payments controls, and anti-corruption. The team will partner closely with Technology to develop and deploy next generation capabilities that address key gaps and strengthen the first line’s ability to detect and prevent financial crimes across our lines of business. The team will work in coordination with the Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) team within the Global Risk & Compliance organization.

Job Responsibility

Drive portfolio management activities for Financial Crimes Risk Management
Create and deliver executive-level communications regarding ongoing priorities, status, and key decisions requiring alignment pertaining to portfolio management activities
Lead with a customer first perspective to consult with business partners to understand their strategic objectives, refine scope, shape into customer deliverables, and assess next steps for implementation
Manage an iterative strategic planning process, including providing clear and accurate status of initiatives
Drive an improvement in business outcomes and key results by facilitating prioritization, providing portfolio transparency, and supporting the acceleration of delivery across the portfolio
Collaborate across LPM, LOBs, Product, and Technology to stand-up best in class operating models that improve the investment planning process and optimize the flow of delivery across the complex Financial Crimes ecosystem

Requirements

Minimum of 7+ years of professional experience working across product development and engineering teams
Leads with an enterprise and customer first mindset with a track record of influencing others to embrace change
Demonstrated ability to self-start, carve opportunities out of white space, define a strategic vision, and drive results with a high degree of independence
Highly skilled in Agile product development methodologies, program and project management, with a mastery of enterprise collaboration tools (Clarity, Target Process, JIRA, Confluence, Rally)
Excellent collaboration skills with proven success in driving cross-functional relationships at the enterprise level
Superb presentation building skills with ability to “tell a story” in a clear and concise way to all audiences, including executive leaders
History of high performance with demonstrated adaptability to excel in a fast-paced team, adjust to shifting priorities, and manage others through change
Proven ability to lead and motivate high performing teams, juggle multiple workstreams in a rapidly changing environment, and create a culture of belonging, collaboration, excellence, and fun

Nice to have

Bachelor’s degree preferred
advanced degree or industry certification (e.g., PMP, Agile, Lean Portfolio Management) is a plus
Experience in portfolio management, enterprise planning, or strategic road mapping in a complex technical environment
Familiarity with financial crimes risk, compliance, or regulated industries
Background supporting transformation or modernization efforts across multiple stakeholder groups

What we offer

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

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