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How will you make an impact in this role?
The Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) Transaction Monitoring Rule Program Oversight (TMRPO) team is responsible for the assessment and oversight of the enterprise-wide anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) transaction monitoring program at American Express, which entails assessing, designing, and implementing AML & CTF detection strategies across American Express’s global products and services. These strategies ultimately generate alerts which are investigated by the GFCC Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) as part of the Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) process.
The successful candidate will be part of a team that focuses on governance, oversight and regulatory exam management.
Responsibilities:
Conduct data research and gathering evidence needed for draft responses to various periodic US & International Regulatory Exams and internal audits that examine the Transaction Monitoring Rule Program (TMRP)
Evaluate and perform analyses on datasets to provide accurate up-channel reporting to senior leaders
Perform strict timeline driven research and gathering data to contribute to official TMRPO responses to requests from auditors and regulators
Develop and document methods used to research, gather, and analyze data
Project and work effort status tracking to ensure accuracy across all platforms, including up-channel reporting to relevant stakeholders
Frequent data entry and multi-level validation of project and work effort related documentation to preserve the integrity of enterprise-wide Transaction Monitoring Program
Meet with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to learn about specific processes or products for procedural updates.
Assess the audience needs for whom the technical and procedural documentation is intended; adjust tone and technical terms used to meet those needs and to ensure understanding
Perform other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of three years professional experience, with at least one year in any of the following: BSA-AML compliance, law enforcement, general compliance, audit, complex investigations or legal
Self-starter who can work independently while meeting strict regulatory deadlines
Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously, and a willingness to be a deadline-driven contributor in a dynamic working environment
Investigative mindset, research-oriented approach, large appetite for knowledge and learning
Ability to successfully apply newly acquired skills and knowledge about the business unit
Strong communication, writing and editing skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to translate insights into actionable solutions
Preferred Qualifications
Experience conducting AML/CTF investigations and/or an understanding of AML/CTF concepts preferred
ACAMS/CAMS Certification a plus
Experience using SQL, or a willingness to learn
We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:
Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
Support for financial-well-being and retirement
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (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
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.