American Express · 2 weeks ago
Global Financial Crime Compliance – VP Governance (Committee and Issues Oversight)
Sandy, Utah, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$177K/yr - $282K/yr
7+ years expAmerican Express is a leading financial services company with a long history of innovation and commitment to its customers. The VP of Governance will lead a multi-disciplined team to ensure compliance with financial crime risk management policies and oversee various governance activities related to the Financial Crimes Risk Management program.
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Responsibilities
Support GFCC oversight of issue management for the Financial Crimes Risk Management (FCRM) program, including issue identification, root cause analysis, remediation tracking, and risk-based reporting across Issues, Operational Risk Events, and Remediations
Coordinate the GFCC Issue Management Supervisory Forum (IMSF), providing governance and oversight of imminent and emerging risks impacting the FCRM program
Manage the Financial Crimes Risk Management Committee, including agenda setting, preparation of materials, execution of meetings, and documentation of decisions
Oversee escalations to governance committees, including approval of policy exceptions to the Financial Crime Risk Management Policy (AEMP-04)
Support the planning, coordination, and oversight of regulatory examinations, internal audits, and second-line testing for the Global Financial Crimes Compliance program
Support end-to-end audit and examination lifecycle management, including regulatory and audit information requests, walkthroughs, issue management, and validation of remediation and closure
Review and challenge audit, examination, and testing results to ensure findings are accurate, risk-based, and aligned with regulatory expectations and enterprise standards
Manage relationships with Internal Audit, independent testing teams, and regulatory supervisors, ensuring timely delivery and fulfillment of commitments and remediation obligations
Monitor regulatory developments and emerging financial crime risks to inform audit readiness, governance priorities, and testing strategies
Prepare senior management and governance forums for regulatory engagement through concise, risk-focused reporting and executive-level summaries
Oversee and implement a comprehensive governance framework for the intercompany agreement process within GFCC
Provide oversight of responses to financial crime–related inquiries from third-party financial institutions, ensuring consistent, appropriate, and legally compliant responses across legal entities, lines of business, and markets
Oversee and execute the annual New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Part 504 certification process
Provide governance oversight and periodic reporting on material enhancements and control improvements identified through the DFS Part 504 certification process
Oversight of the Financial Crimes Risk Management Governance and Testing standards, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and internal policy requirements
Partner with GFCC leadership to identify systemic control gaps, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and strengthen the overall Financial Crimes Compliance control environment
Identify, assess, and escalate significant FCRM program risks to senior management and appropriate governance forums
Qualification
Required
A senior risk professional, preferably with experience in a large financial institution
7+ years professional experience in a leadership capacity, with at least five years in any of the following: BSA-AML compliance, risk management, program management, and regulatory matters
Strong knowledge of BSA requirements and examination procedures outlined in the FFIEC manual
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in all aspects of the job and with multiple audiences in mind
Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
Ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders
Strong management and interpersonal skills
Keen ability to problem solve, assess complex processes, and deliver practical solutions
Preferred
Professional certification (e.g., CAMS, CFE) 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.
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
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