Risk Advisory Specialist

2 days ago


Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden AMEX Full time

Unleash Your Potential with American Express.

At American Express, we empower our colleagues to grow and succeed in a dynamic environment. As a Risk Advisory Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the success of our Global Merchant & Network Services (GMNS) business.

Your primary responsibility will be to provide non-financial risk advisory support to the Nordic and Baltic region, ensuring that our merchant acquiring business meets its growth objectives. You will work closely with the Risk Advisory and Legal Entity Governance team to assess and mitigate operational and regulatory risks, providing expert advice to our business leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Provide risk advisory support to the GMNS business, including risk assessments, root cause analysis, and mitigation strategies.
  2. Collaborate with the Risk Advisory and Legal Entity Governance team to develop and implement effective risk management frameworks.
  3. Work closely with the Compliance and Control Management teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
  4. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, risk managers, and compliance officers.
  5. Provide training and guidance to colleagues on risk management best practices and company policies.
  6. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and regulatory changes, providing expert advice to the business on risk mitigation strategies.

Requirements:

  • Fluency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
  • Experience in Compliance, Operational Risk, or a related discipline, ideally in more than one of these disciplines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proven ability to develop and enhance local control and compliance frameworks.
  • In-depth knowledge of merchant acquiring or B2B financial services products and processes will be an advantage.
  • Ability to demonstrate experience of operating at both first and second line will be a strong advantage.

If you are a motivated and results-driven professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits:

  • 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 work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex.
  • 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 counselling support through our Healthy Minds program.
  • Career development and training opportunities.


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