American Express

Senior Manager- Technology Risk & Control

Posted On

Feb. 3, 2026

Location

Gurgaon, Haryana

Experience Level

Freshers/Experienced

Job Type

Permanent

Apply By

Feb. 22, 2026

Job Description

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

How will you make an impact in this role?

The Tech Risk & Control Manager will play a critical role within the Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) Governance and Controls (G&C) team, driving the transformation of technology risk and control management across the ETS business unit.

This role will lead the centralized orchestration of risk and control initiatives and as needed, partner with G&C Pillar Leaders and ETS leadership to define, design, and operationalize governance and control capabilities aligned with enterprise-wide risk management enhancement efforts

The ideal candidate is a strong leader and coordinator who can influence across functions, manage complex workstreams, and drive delivery in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Primary Responsibilities:  

Lead the centralized orchestration of operational risk and control management transformation initiatives across the ETS business unit.

Partner with G&C Pillar Leaders, as needed, to define, design and operationalize new governance and control management functions aligned with enterprise-wide risk management transformation efforts.

Drive the successful delivery of ETS commitments across key risk transformation workstreams, including Enterprise Risk, Operational Risk, Compliance, Financial Crimes, and Data.

Manage end-to-end delivery activities, including milestones, tasks, dependencies, risk identification, reporting, and ongoing coordination of operational risk management commitments across large, cross-functional teams

Provide clear, timely and comprehensive updates on project status, risks, dependencies, and outcomes to ETS G&C Leads, the BU Project Ambassador, and other key stakeholders.

Foster a strong culture of risk awareness, accountability and continuous improvement within the team and across the broader organization.

Serve as a key leader for sharing insights, best practices, and emerging themes across the enterprise

Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in Technology Risk Management, Information Security, or Audit.

Proven ability to apply strong project management discipline to drive large-scale initiatives, including managing scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and delivery timelines.

Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, industry standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to the financial services industry.

Proven ability to lead complex initiatives and influence without authority across peers, senior leaders, and cross functional teams.

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, managing multiple priorities and adapting to changing circumstances.

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.

Strong decision-making, problem-solving capabilities, with strong follow-through and high attention to detail.

High level of integrity, professionalism, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information and communicate clearly to senior audiences.

Bachelor’s or master’s Degree (or equivalent work experience) preferred

Relevant certifications such as CRISC, CISA, or CISM are preferred.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

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 working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
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 counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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