Job Description
You’ll do more than the expected. You’ll do the unexpected
At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly redefining what’s possible — and we’re proud to back each other every step of the way. When you join #TeamAmex, you become part of a diverse community of over 60,000 colleagues, all with a common goal to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day.
Third-Party Risk Management is a rapidly growing sector for companies who recognize outsourcing to obtain positive financial returns to drive higher levels of customer service and optimize flexible scaling of resourcing.
At the same time, doing business with third parties carries potential risk to customer privacy, service continuity and data security. To address these risks, companies must implement Third Party Risk Management strategies that protect the company, its customers and its shareholders while not becoming a roadblock to organizational progress.
At American Express, Third Party Risk Management is critical to organizational success as our teams of experts reduce our exposure to risk by researching and vetting potential third party relationships. As part of the Third-Party Lifecycle Management program, you will have the opportunity to work with different lines of businesses globally, learn about supplier management, risk triggers and requirements of various bank regulations.
Responsibilities:
-Execute third-party risk assessments, which involves coordinating and collecting data and other materials from third parties (through conference calls, emails, etc.)
-Review data and other materials collected from third parties to ensure due diligence requirements are met against Standard Operating Procedures prior to entering a contract
-Assess and report on the business units’ effectiveness in managing third party performance leveraging existing tools
-Maintain and update inventory of third parties, including current risk scores, status of data requests and overall progress of risk management
-Assist manager in escalating higher risk-related issues / gaps, and areas requiring the use of judgment
-Partner, develop and nurture relationships with a variety of business partners
-Leverage relationships with lines of business in an effort to develop a comprehensive understanding of the services they provide
-Suggest innovative ways to drive efficiencies in the processes while maintaining risk integrity and quality standards
Why American Express?
There’s a difference between having a job and making a difference.
Amex have been making a difference in people’s lives for over 160 years, backing them in moments big and small, granting access, tools, and resources to take on their biggest challenges and reap the greatest rewards.
We’ve also made a difference in the lives of our people, providing a culture of learning and collaboration, and helping them with what they need to succeed and thrive. We have their backs as they grow their skills, conquer new challenges, or even take time to spend with their family or community. And when they’re ready to take on a new career path, we’re right there with them, giving them the guidance and momentum into the best future they envision.
Because we believe that the best way to back our customers is to back our people.
The powerful backing of American Express.
Don’t make a difference without it.
Don’t live life without it.
To complete your application please click on the links below. However, if you require any assistance with the completion of this process – or need any reasonable adjustments to be made – then please contact the Recruitment Team on recruitment.support.uk@aexp.com.