American Express is seeking a skilled Regulatory Change & Inventory Management Director – Vendor Strategy & Third-Party Oversight responsible for defining and executing the vendor strategy and third-party oversight framework supporting regulatory change initiatives. The Director will ensure that external partners, professional services firms, technology providers, and other third parties are selected, governed, and managed in a manner that supports regulatory commitments, business objectives, risk-management expectations, and sustainable delivery.

This role will serve as a strategic partner across Compliance Regulatory Change, Procurement, Legal, and Technology providing centralized leadership over vendor strategy, third-party performance, commercial effectiveness, and associated risks.

- Significant leadership experience in regulatory change, third-party risk management, vendor management, strategic sourcing, transformation, risk, compliance, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience operating in a highly regulated financial-services environment.
- Strong understanding of third-party lifecycle management, vendor governance, risk assessment, contracting, performance management, and commercial management.
- Proven ability to establish governance frameworks, executive reporting, performance measures, and escalation processes.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior executives and navigate complex, matrixed organizations.
- Excellent judgment, communication, negotiation, and executive presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience leading vendor strategy or third-party oversight for large-scale regulatory or enterprise transformation programs.
- Knowledge of financial-services third-party risk management and operational resilience expectations.
- Demonstrated success improving vendor performance while reducing cost, complexity, or third-party risk.
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant professional certifications preferred.

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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our 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.

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 advantages (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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