Manager, Corporate Functions Governance & Control, Regulatory Advisory & Practices

American Express

American Express compliance manager advising corporate functions on regulatory requirements, privacy, and risk controls. Assessing compliance risks, guiding remediation, and reviewing customer-facing materials in a hybrid New York role.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,250 - $150,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compliance and privacy advisory within the financial services industry, with a strong focus on interpreting regulatory requirements, risk management, and effective stakeholder collaboration. Proven ability to manage compliance risks and enhance controls through analytical problem-solving and project management skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Compliance Risk Assessment (CRA)Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA)Regulatory Change ManagementGovernance & Risk ManagementCertified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)

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Hard Skills

Compliance AdvisoryRegulatory Requirements InterpretationRisk ManagementControl FrameworksIssues ManagementAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementResearch SkillsProblem-SolvingStakeholder Collaboration

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementInfluencing SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaborationJudgment

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US)

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesCompliance Risk ManagementLaws, Rules, and Regulations (LRRs)GovernanceOperational Risk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide compliance and privacy advisory support by identifying applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations (LRRs) and relevant requirements associated with business processes, programs, and controls
Partner across Governance & Control and with business partners to design and enhance controls by providing compliance guidance and recommending appropriate mitigation strategies
Assess the applicability of Laws, Rules, and Regulations (LRRs), support LRR mapping within the RCSA program, and advise on compliance impacts to business processes, controls, issues, and remediation activities
Interpret Compliance Risk Assessment (CRA) results and advise business partners on prioritizing actions to address identified compliance risks and gaps
Advise on compliance considerations throughout the issue, event, and remediation lifecycle, including responses to 2LOD Compliance effective challenge
Facilitate the review of marketing and other customer-facing materials, as appropriate, to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and enterprise requirements
Partner with key enterprise stakeholders to drive consistent and effective compliance risk management

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience in compliance, legal, privacy, or regulatory advisory within the financial services industry
Experience in governance, risk management, or operational risk management within the financial services industry
Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying regulatory requirements and advising business stakeholders on compliance risks, controls, and regulatory obligations
Strong relationship management, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous or evolving environments, exercising sound judgment, managing competing priorities, and delivering results with minimal oversight
Bachelor's degree required
Experience with Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSA), Compliance Risk Assessments (CRA), issues management, control frameworks, or regulatory change management preferred
Professional certification such as Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US), or similar certification preferred
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
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
Career development and training opportunities