Security GRC Engineer, AI & Automation

Design and scale automation and AI-driven solutions for security governance, risk, and compliance. Build pipelines to collect and validate evidence, integrate GRC platforms with security and IT systems, automate control monitoring and audit preparation, and deploy LLM-based workflows for testing, policy mapping, and risk reporting. Establish AI guardrails and quality controls while collaborating with security, engineering, data, and business teams to improve compliance and security posture. The summary above was generated by AI

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AmexGBT’s Security GRC team is looking for a talented Senior Security GRC Engineer to design, build, and scale automation and AI-driven solutions that modernize our governance, risk, and compliance program. This role sits at the intersection of security engineering and GRC, translating manual, evidence-heavy processes into automated, data-driven workflows. The ideal candidate combines hands-on engineering skills with a strong understanding of GRC principles, and is excited to apply AI and automation to reduce risk, improve control coverage, and free up the team to focus on higher-value analysis.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain automation pipelines that continuously collect, normalize, and validate compliance and control evidence across security and business systems.
• Evaluate, prototype, and deploy AI and large language model (LLM)-based solutions to accelerate GRC workflows, including control testing, evidence review, policy mapping, and risk narrative generation.
• Integrate GRC tooling (e.g., Onspring, Archer, MetricStream, or similar platforms) with security and IT systems via APIs to enable automated data flows, dashboards, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain scripts, bots, and workflow tools that automate recurring GRC tasks such as evidence gathering, control monitoring, and audit preparation.
• Partner with Security GRC analysts and program managers to identify manual, repetitive processes and re-engineer them into scalable, automated solutions.
• Establish guardrails, testing, and quality controls to ensure AI-assisted outputs are accurate, explainable, and compliant with regulatory and audit requirements.
• Monitor and report on the performance, reliability, and risk posture of automation and AI tools used within the GRC program.
• Stay current with emerging AI, automation, and GRC technologies, and recommend adoption of new tools and techniques to continuously improve program maturity.
• Collaborate with other AmexGBT teams (security, engineering, data, and business) to align automation initiatives with broader security posture and compliance goals., Leads complex, multi-workstream product initiatives as a principal Product Owner. Owns product vision, strategy, backlog integrity, prioritization, and Scrum team alignment. Coordinates Product, Engineering, Design, Delivery, and other stakeholders; improves execution discipline, transparency, and outcome tracking. Stabilizes programs with fragmented ownership or elevated delivery risk while ensuring customer and business requirements are addressed. Requires substantial Product Owner or Senior Product Manager experience, preferably in payments or financial services., Leads revenue recognition, billing, accounts receivable, collections, audit readiness, and financial controls. Owns ASC 606 compliance, billing systems, process automation, AI-enabled accounting improvements, reporting, and cross-functional alignment. Manages and mentors the accounting team while supporting scalable revenue operations and public-company readiness. Top Skills: Ai-Enabled Automation ToolsAsc 606GaapExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordNetSuiteOracleSAP

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• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information security, information systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in security engineering, GRC, or a related field, with demonstrated experience building automation or AI-enabled solutions.
• Strong programming/scripting skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript, or similar) and experience working with APIs, databases, and workflow automation tools.
• Hands-on experience applying AI or machine learning technologies (including LLMs and generative AI) to real-world business or security use cases.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2) and regulatory compliance requirements (GDPR, PCI DSS).
• Experience with GRC platforms such as Onspring, Archer, MetricStream, or similar tools, including configuration or integration work.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies, control frameworks, and audit evidence requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex, manual processes into automated solutions.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills, with the ability to present technical solutions and their risk/compliance impact to both technical and non-technical stakeholders., Leads revenue recognition, billing, accounts receivable, collections, audit readiness, and financial control operations. Ensures ASC 606 and GAAP compliance, manages billing platforms and ERP integrations, drives automation and AI adoption, develops scalable processes, partners cross-functionally, reports financial metrics, and supervises accounting staff. Requires extensive revenue accounting and billing experience in SaaS or software, management expertise, and strong technical accounting knowledge. Top Skills: Ai-Enabled Accounting Automation ToolsBilling PlatformsErp SystemsExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordNetSuiteOracleSAP

The US national base salary range for this position is from $104,300.00 - $193,700.00

The national range provided includes the base salary that Amex GBT expects to pay for the role. Actual base salary will be based on factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location.

In addition to base salary, the anticipated range of which is posted above, this role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which rewards participants based on company and individual performance.

For information about our comprehensive US benefits programs and eligibility, please review our Benefits-at-a-Glance document.

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• Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.
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