DescriptionYou Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.How will you make an impact in this role?Contributing AML/CTF Regulatory expertise to the EMEA region, this position is responsible for providing effective and efficient financial crimes compliance guidance, ensuring consistency of AML strategies in EMEA, in alignment with European regulatory requirements and American Express’ Compliance programs and standards.Reporting to the Regulatory Compliance Director EMEA Financial Crimes, this position will be responsible for:EU AML/CFT reg compliance assessment: Providing compliance regulatory guidance on AML /CTF matters in line with the applicable regulatory framework, ensuring harmonization of compliance strategy across Europe, in collaboration with MCOs/MLROs and GCO AML CoE.Special projects initiatives – AML/CFT regulatory impact analysis: Centralizing AML regulatory guidance/impact assessment for the EMEA region on special projects, interacting with relevant colleagues on the requirement analysis outcomes in order to define clear solutions to address regulatory requirements.External intelligence: Identifying the most recent regulatory trends, share insights and lessons learned across the European region, and collaborating in consultation process in close partnership with Government Affairs and GCO.Managing and coordinating multiple project work streams and leading a team of AML regulatory analysts/experts.Engaging and collaborating with key partners and colleagues including MCOs, Gov. Affairs, AML GCO CoE, OE, LoBCOs.Minimum Qualifications+7 Years of FinCrime (AML/CFT – Sanctions) Supranational/EU experience as regulatory compliance advisor within financial services industry / payment institutions / law firms.Solid understanding of regional requirements for financial crime controls. A robust understanding of industry-wide financial crime practices and trends.Capacity to translate sophisticated regulations into clear and applicable guidance for diverse audiences.Ability to work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner.Pro-active, results oriented and self-driven. Must be able to take initiative in resolving compliance issues, and identifying and solving problems in a constructive manner.Strong leadership skills behaviors, in line with our Blue Box Values. Ability to work with senior leaders.Fluency in English with strong communication skills.QualificationsWe 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 salariesBonus incentivesSupport for financial-well-being and retirementComprehensive 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 needGenerous 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 programCareer development and training opportunitiesOffer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.Job Field: ComplianceSchedule: Full-time
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