Analyst-Compliance

Job Description

Work Location Options:

Hybrid

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?

As member of the EMEA Regional Financial Crime Compliance Organization based in Madrid, Spain the candidate is to be able to:

Manage Financial Crimes Compliance aspects of the Legal Entities governance structure including but not limited to support coordinating the 2 Amexs Entities AML Committees and perform prudential oversight over the AEESA and AEPE legal entities branches located across Europe.

In close coordination with Companys Financial Crimes Risk Management policy and standards, it will support the team in setting the standards for market committees, policies and procedures across regions market teams.

Support the issuance of the annual business-wide risk assessment, in line with Enterprises methodology, overseeing market deployment to ensure harmonization at Legal Entity / region level

Support issuance of MLROs Annual Activity Report, in line with EBA guidelines on the role of the Compliance Officer

Support issuance of the internal business control framework evaluation program

Support the execution of the External and Internal examination/audits including but not limited to the coordination with the examiners and relevant stakeholders and assist with the remediation action plans assessments.

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of experience in AML/CFT regulatory compliance within financial services industry firm. Sound knowledge of a 3 lines of defense structure

Understanding of European and Spanish AML regulations plus a good working knowledge of Payment Services regulations and EU regulatory bodies.

Strong knowledge of AML/CFT regulatory framework in Europe and Spain

Proactive, strong analytical and problem-solving attitude.

Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.

Strong management skills to effectively lead, motivate and manage a team of direct/indirect reports

Graduate and/or relevant professional qualification preferred - Law or Economics Degree, Compliance/AML Diploma, CAMS Certification will be an advantage

High level of Spanish and English language proficiency is a must

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in Spain is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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

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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