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The Manager – Contract and Exceptions Management is responsible for Merchant and Network Policy Compliance across GMNS as documented in the American Express Business & Operational Policies (BOP), Global Merchant Services (GMS) Merchant Policies and other related policies. This role delivers the strategic direction, governance model, and risk posture for the contract and exceptions processes that protect the brand, enable partner confidence, and support sustainable business growth.
Job Responsibility:
Execute the global strategy for Merchant and Network Policy Compliance aligned to enterprise risk appetite and regulatory expectations
Govern compliance frameworks covering policy interpretation, enforcement, escalation, remediation, and exception management
Support and lead enterprise governance forums and councils, driving executive alignment, accountability, and decision-making
Provide oversight of compliance risk management, including risk assessments, mitigation plans, and control effectiveness to support contract and exception management
Oversee Network Participant performance monitoring and non-compliance actions to ensure consistent policy adherence
Create executive-level reporting and insights, leveraging data and analytics to identify trends, systemic risks, and improvement opportunities
Partner with senior stakeholders across GMNS, Partner Management, Risk, Technology, and Operations to balance growth, customer experience, and compliance
Anticipate emerging risks in network payments and partner operating models and proactively embed controls into policies and processes
Requirements:
Strong background in Business, Operations, Risk Management, Information Systems, or related fields preferred, either gained through graduate education or experience
5+ years of experience with senior leadership accountability in policy compliance, risk management, governance, or audit, preferably within financial services or payments
Proven experience in operating or supporting enterprise-wide programs, governance councils, and senior leadership engagements in a global environment
What we offer:
Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
Support for financial-well-being and retirement
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
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