Anthony Cantelmo

About Anthony Cantelmo

As a Vice President of Risk Management at American Express, I lead initiatives focused on strengthening risk governance, enhancing operational effectiveness, and ensuring disciplined oversight across enterprise risk functions.With more than 15 years of experience in financial services, I specialize in risk governance, policy development, process management, and operational leadership. My role centers on building and maintaining robust risk frameworks that protect the organization, ensure regulatory compliance, and enable sustainable business performance.I oversee risk operations, governance structures, and financial management activities that support effective decision-making and organizational accountability. By partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, I help drive continuous improvement, strengthen controls, and ensure risk management practices evolve alongside business needs.I am passionate about building strong operational foundations, developing high-performing teams, and advancing risk management capabilities that support long-term organizational resilience.Core areas of expertise include:• Risk Governance and Policy Leadership• Process Management and Operational Effectiveness• Risk Operations and Organizational Oversight• Financial Management and Resource Planning• Regulatory Compliance and Control Frameworks• Cross-Functional Leadership and Strategic Execution

Experience

1. Vice President

   American Express

   Apr 2024 — Present · NY, US

   Lead risk governance, policy, operational, and financial management functions supporting the global Corporate Affairs and Communications organization at American Express.Provide strategic oversight of risk management frameworks, operational processes, and financial activities to ensure strong governance, organizational accountability, and alignment with enterprise standards.Key responsibilities and impact include:• Lead and develop a team of 12 risk and operational professionals supporting global risk governance, policy management, and operational effectiveness• Oversee financial management and budget governance for the global Corporate Affairs and Communications organization, including stewardship of a $90M operating budget• Direct risk governance and policy frameworks to ensure consistent oversight, regulatory alignment, and effective risk management practices• Drive process management and operational improvement initiatives to strengthen controls, enhance efficiency, and support scalable operations• Partner with senior leadership across Corporate Affairs & Communications, Finance, and Risk Management to ensure alignment between operational execution, financial planning, and risk governance• Strengthen organizational infrastructure through disciplined governance, financial oversight, and operational leadership across a globally distributed function• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across risk and operational teams

Education

• Kellenberg Memorial High School

  High School Diploma

• St. John's University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance