Analyst-Compliance

The Global Financial Crimes Surveillance Unit (GFCSU) and the US Investigations Unit (USIU), within Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) has implemented a comprehensive screening process to identify all potential and existing account relationships among all lines of business with Sanctioned Persons & Entities and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP). The successful candidate will support the enterprise by partnering with colleagues and stakeholders in the development and execution of inventory management strategies by identifying issues impacting Screening Inventory and resource management. The primary function for this role will encompass conducting daily assessments of all generated screening alert volume, identifying low quality alerts that can be bulk closed leveraging the enterprise alert adjudication criteria, identifying escalation opportunities, and conducting alert spike

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ Sanctions or data experience
• Bridger experiences necessary
• Superior organization and planning skills with attention to detail a must
• Demonstrated ability in critical thinking, strategic planning, adaptability, and ability to work under pressure
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior management and achieve results through others
• Flexible schedule required, as colleague will support teams across multiple time zones

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• A background in BSA-AML compliance, complex data analysis and reporting, audit, or complex investigations a plus
Working knowledge of Tableau

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

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As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our 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.

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

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