Analyst-Compliance - Program Analyst - job 2 of 12

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American Express' Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) team is responsible for leading the enterprise-wide Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions, and Anti-Corruption compliance functions. This team has global responsibility for identifying, investigating, and reporting suspicious activity, including money laundering and terrorist financing, and provides broad analytical and operational support for the company's enterprise-wide AML function. GFCC is part of the broader Global Risk & Compliance organization.

Within GFCC, the U.S. AML Team is responsible for all aspects of the U.S. BSA/AML Program, which includes all products and services issued by American Express National Bank (AENB or the Bank) and American Express Travel Related Services (TRS or the Company). AENB is a national bank based in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Bank is regulated by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). The Bank offers consumer and small business card and non-card lending products. It also offers certificates of deposit and personal savings accounts. TRS is a Bank Holding Company (BHC) regulated by the Federal Reserve (Fed) and a licensed money transmitter regulated by the states in which it provides services. TRS is a credit card system operator, merchant acquirer, provider of money transfer capabilities, prepaid products, and corporate credit and charge cards.

How will you make an impact in this role?

The U.S. AML Program Analyst will report to the Senior Manager of the U.S. AML Program, covering AENB and TRS (U.S.), overseeing execution of the AXP Global Financial Crimes Risk Management Committee and AENB Financial Crimes Risk Management Committee, specifically with remit over the U.S. AML Program. 

The Analyst may also participate in various projects to enhance governance of the U.S. AML Program. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Senior Manager for the AXP Global Financial Crimes Risk Management Committee and AENB Financial Crimes Risk Management Committee, which includes executing various responsibilities related to the committee operations and management;
• Providing assistance with preparation of materials for the Financial Crimes Risk Management Committees;
• Coordinating of regular and special session committee meetings, ensuring that all required topics and agenda items are included;
• Update and uplifting of Financial Crimes Risk Management Committee Confluence site
• Monitoring of the Financial Crimes Risk Management Committee Inbox

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in any of the following: BSA-AML compliance, risk management, program management, and regulatory matters.
• Understanding of financial crimes risk management principles, frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in all aspects of the job and with multiple audiences in mind.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products including Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Confluence or other online collaborative workspaces.
• A multi-tasker, able to prioritize multiple initiatives simultaneously and still achieve results.
• Highly organized and detail orientated to ensure all work is tracked and clearly defined.
• Strong stakeholder management experience; excels at building relationships and managing cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated integrity, innovation, teamwork, and excellence.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification (e.g., CAMS, CFE) preferred.

Salary Range: $55,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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 
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan 
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits 
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy 
• 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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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