Analyst - Operations Risk Management

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Top GBS Employers for the Philippines (2025) by the Everest Group

In this role, you will help strengthen how risk is understood and managed across the business. You will support the execution of RCSA - risk and control self-assessments, partner with stakeholders across teams, and contribute to clear, accurate reporting that supports better decision-making.

This is an opportunity to work at the center of risk management activities, where your contributions directly support stronger governance, more effective controls, and a more resilient organization.

• Support the execution of risk and control self-assessments across assigned business areas.
• Manage and maintain risk and control data, ensuring accuracy and timely completion of assessment templates.
• Facilitate workshops and working sessions to gather inputs, align on requirements, and move assessments forward.
• Conduct process and risk mapping and support the development of closeout reports and summaries.
• Track open items, data gaps, issues, and action plans through resolution, including consistent follow-up with stakeholders.
• Ensure stakeholder expectations, key decisions, and required actions are clearly documented and addressed.
• Review outputs for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before finalization.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support improvements in risk and control processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in operational risk, control management, audit, compliance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with experience working with data and identifying trends or gaps.
• Experience preparing clear and concise reports or presentation materials.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on deliverables.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain information clearly to different audiences.
• Experience collaborating with stakeholders to gather information and resolve issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and AI Tools (Copilot, ChatGPT)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting risk or control assessments in a structured program.
• Familiarity with process mapping, risk identification, and control evaluation, issue and events.
• Experience facilitating discussions or workshops with business partners.
• Experience working with governance, risk, or reporting tools.
• Background in financial services or working in a regulated environment.

Additional Details:

• Location: BGC Corporate Center 2, 5th Avenue corner 30th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
• Workplace Flexibility: Full time. Must be amenable to follow a hybrid work arrangement (onsite and work from home)
• Work From Home Requirements:
  • Must have at least 25 mbps internet connection plan / speed
  • Must have a private & quiet area to work at home
• American Express offers a fantastic and diverse working environment. High performance is rewarded with target driven incentives

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the Philippines is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.