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The ICS Governance & Control function sits within International Card Services (ICS), which comprises all issuing functions across our 28 international markets (excluding the U.S.). ICS colleagues operate across diverse geographies and disciplines, issuing products to both Consumer and Commercial customers. The organization is integral to the global growth strategy for American Express, with an ambition to drive significant value through the delivery of innovative products and robust operational controls that support sustainable, well-managed growth. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Process Mapping Manager to lead the documentation, analysis, and continuous improvement of business processes across the ICS organization. This role supports the successful delivery of our Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) program by ensuring all key processes are fully mapped, risks and controls are accurately identified, and documentation meets enterprise standards and regulatory expectations. The Process Mapping Manager will partner closely with central RCSA teams, process owners, risk leads, and second-line stakeholders to ensure timely completion of process mapping, high-quality documentation, and strong process governance.
Job Responsibility:
Lead process mapping and documentation for end-to-end business processes within ICS, ensuring compliance with enterprise standards and alignment with the RCSA framework
Coordinate with process owners and subject matter experts (SMEs) to capture current-state (“as-is”) workflows and design improved (“to-be”) processes
Maintain a central process repository ensuring documentation is accurate, current, and version controlled
Partner with Risk & Control teams to identify key process risks, controls, and ensure documentation supports RCSA
Support the management of project timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Support the co-ordination and facilitation of workshops and reviews to validate process maps, risk/control alignment, and ensure stakeholder sign-off
Identify process improvement opportunities, including automation, simplification, and standardization
Contribute to continuous improvement of process & RCSA execution
Support training and communication to drive process governance adoption
Requirements:
Significant experience in process mapping, process improvement, or operational risk management within financial services
Understanding of risk and control frameworks, including control design, testing, and remediation
Proficiency with process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Signavio, Blueworks Live)
Proven project-management and stakeholder-management skills
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong communication and documentation skills
Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodologies
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the UK is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions
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