Overview
In this role, you support the UK CRO testing and monitoring function within GRC to strengthen second-line assurance. You will help design multi-year testing plans, align with enterprise risk assessments, and communicate outcomes to senior management. You’ll contribute to remediation monitoring, improve reporting and metrics, and advance testing governance and integrated assurance practices. The role offers exposure to regulatory landscape and cross-cutting risk management across credit, operational, and compliance pillars.
Responsibilities
- Maintain annual risk assessment for the market's legal entities
- Develop multi-year testing plan across risk pillars (Credit, Operational, Compliance) based on risk assessment
- Prioritise testing activity using risk-based methodologies
- Align testing activity with enterprise risk assessments
- Support second-line control reviews and prepare testing reports for senior management
- Define remediation monitoring program and oversee corrective actions
- Enhance tools, metrics and reporting for emerging and existing risks
- Develop second-line testing methodologies, policies, standards, procedures; establish governance and quality standards
- Coordinate assurance across first, second and third lines; reduce duplication and improve coverage
- Align enterprise testing methodologies and reporting; identify efficiency opportunities
- Develop reporting frameworks, track remediation, and identify thematic risks and control weaknesses
Key requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in risk management or similar
- Strong business acumen with risk-reward control perspective
- Experience interacting with regulators; familiarity with UK regulatory landscape
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
- Fluency in English (verbal and written)
- Advanced degree in business, economics, engineering, or related field is preferred
- Excellent relationship and influencing skills
- Integrity and proactive issue identification
- Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders at all levels
- Design and implementation of second-line testing programmes
- Assurance and control testing methodologies
- Integrated assurance frameworks
Analyst, UK Chief Risk Officer, Testing & Monitoring in Brighton employer: American Express
American Express is an exceptional employer located in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, offering a dynamic hybrid work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, mentorship, and cutting-edge technology, team members are empowered to develop their skills in AI and engineering while contributing to meaningful projects that shape the future of commerce. The inclusive work culture values every voice, ensuring that your contributions have a real impact on both customers and the community.
