Job Description

Job Description

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At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

How will you make an impact in this role?

About The Role

·This position will be a part of the International Independent Compliance Testing (IICT) team which is responsible for reviewing (Second line of defense testing) several Business Units across multiple international markets against applicable regulations thereby enabling the Market Compliance Officers gain assurance regarding the management of the companys compliance risk.

Responsibilities

·Ensure execution of fieldwork testing across all areas of law, including AML, Privacy, Anti-Corruption, Consumer Protection & Fairness, and related domains.

·Maintain regular, proactive communication on work progress and potential findings with the Manager, Compliance Testing Team, and local Market Compliance Officers.

·Identify, articulate, and present findings to senior stakeholders (Directors, VPs, etc.), effectively managing stakeholders and securing concurrence on conclusions.

·Demonstrate sound knowledge of the Enterprise Issue Management Framework, including issue identification, documentation, escalation, and providing adequate support through remediation and closure.

·Collaborate with local Market Compliance Officers, as needed, to identify emerging regulatory risks or upcoming legislation that may impact the Compliance Monitoring Plan.

·Demonstrate strong alignment with the American Express Leadership Model by setting the agenda, bringing others along, acting with integrity, and prioritizing enterprise-wide thinking.

Min Qualifications

Past Experience

Minimum 5 of relevant experience in audit/risk advisory with the Big Fours or in a bank/financial institution, preferably with Anti-Money Laundering background.

Academic Background

Good academic qualification with experience in compliance or legal with Anti-Money Laundering knowledge would be an added advantage. Chartered Accounts, CPA, ACAMS, MBA and individuals with certifications in audit would be preferred.

Functional Skills

·Strong internal control and validating testing skills is a MUST

·Ability to work independently from understanding the regulation, designing the test script, execution of fieldwork testing, communication of findings to business and to reporting gaps.

·Strong problem solving and analytical skills including the ability to conceptualize and break down complex issues into actionable tasks.

·High degree of organization, individual initiative, results and solution oriented, and personal accountability and resiliency.

·Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English.

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
  • 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

    • 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.

    Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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