American Express · 1 week ago
Director-Compliance
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$123K/yr - $215K/yrAmerican Express is seeking a Director-Compliance to lead the U.S. Commercial Compliance team. This role will provide strategic compliance oversight for various U.S. Corporate Card Programs and ensure that business strategies comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Credit CardsFinanceFinancial ServicesPaymentsTravel
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide effective challenge over business processes and controls aimed to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with regulatory and policy requirements
Effectively inform on the development and implementation of policy and regulatory requirements in the areas of UDAP, general card practices, general banking, and other relevant federal, state and local regulations
Play a critical role within each of the Compliance program elements of the Compliance Target Operating Model, covering BU support functions
Oversee and effectively challenge on applicable regulations and policies, monitor performance and emerging risks to assess the efficacy of mitigating controls, procedures and practices within the business
Collaborate with key compliance subject matter experts as well as partners across the Enterprise, such as the General Counsel's Organization, Audit and Operational Excellence groups
Qualification
Required
Deep regulatory knowledge of the financial regulations applicable to U.S. corporate card products including UDAP
Strong relationship and leadership skills with proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization
Ability to exercise good judgment in the development and pursuit of compliant solutions
Excellent written, verbal, research, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Strong project management skills, ability to lead multiple projects and support multiple priorities simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently, work well under pressure, meet deadlines and adapt easily to frequent change
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Prior credit card industry, compliance, legal or risk experience is a plus
Prior experience of leading and developing high performing teams is a plus
Advanced degree preferred
Benefits
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
Company
American Express
American Express is a financial services company that provides credit cards, charge cards, payment solutions, and related services.
Founded in 1850
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brett Mooney
CEO & Country Manager, American Express Canada
Stephen J. Squeri
Chairman and CEO
Recent News
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2026-01-17
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