VP & Senior Counsel - Operational Resiliency and Third-Party Risk

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?

General Counsel’s Organization:

Where great legal minds influence global business strategy.

As a member of the Global Technology, Cybersecurity, Procurement and Real Estate Law Group of the General Counsel’s Organization, the Vice President & Senior Counsel – Operational Resiliency and Third-Party Risk will be a subject matter expert and provide global legal support to business and legal colleagues covering two critical and growing areas of legal risk: operational resiliency and third-party risk management. This role is pivotal in shaping the strategic approach to risk management and aligning it with the company’s long-term objectives. You will have the opportunity to drive significant initiatives that contribute to the company’s growth and stability.   

Role & Responsibilities:

Collaborate with colleagues around the world on cutting edge operational resiliency and third-party risk issues.

• Develop, lead and inspire a team of legal experts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Provide strategic direction and mentorship to ensure the team’s success.
• Provide legal support and strategic advice on operational resiliency, business continuity management, technology resiliency and third-party risk management to legal colleagues and business clients on a global basis. 
• Collaborate with senior leadership and other key stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach to managing risks associated with third parties and business disruption. 
• Engage in readiness planning, crisis response plan development and exercise planning.
• Lead legal response efforts for major enterprise operational and technology crises, including supporting response to global geopolitical events.
• Support global regulatory examinations and inquiries from regulators to assist the company in demonstrating compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and supervisory expectations.
• Develop and support contracting strategy to comply with global resiliency and third-party risk legal requirements.
• Engage in lobbying and compliance efforts for both global operational resiliency and third-party risk management requirements, including developing relationships with government affairs colleagues, trade associations and industry groups to develop regulatory harmonization and information sharing strategies. 
• Assist in the development of American Express strategy and policies related to operational resilience and third-party risk management and advise on public disclosures around bu