American Express · 11 hours ago
Analyst-Compliance Global Sanctions
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$66K/yr - $102K/yr
2+ years expAmerican Express is a company with a long history of innovation and shared values, committed to supporting its customers and colleagues. The Analyst-Compliance Global Sanctions role involves developing and maintaining a risk-based sanctions program, supporting the Sanctions Risk Assessment, and collaborating with various teams to enhance controls and mitigate risks.
Credit CardsFinanceFinancial ServicesPaymentsTravel
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support annual updates to the Sanctions Risk Assessment Methodology
Develop and enhance Risk Assessment inherent risk and control questions commensurate with evolving Sanctions regulations and Enterprise risk
Work closely with 1st Line of Defense teams to appropriately answer and validate responses to SRA questionnaire
Partner with Risk Assessment team on escalation and remediation activities based on Risk Assessment results
Support 1st Line of Defense teams to align on and track action items in response to SRA results
Partner with Sanctions control development lead to enhance controls based on SRA results
Develop and present key metrics related to SRA results including RCSA control results throughout the year
Qualification
Required
Significant understanding in US and International Sanctions regulations and requirements
Ability to manage multiple tasks, take on additional responsibilities, and prioritize work in a deadline-intensive environment
Ability to work independently/with minimal oversight
Ability to work on multiple work streams across multiple business lines at the same time
Ability to operate in a complex matrix environment
Strong people-leadership skills with the ability to motivate, engage and influence
Support business initiatives by building and maintaining strong relationships with peers and key partners outside of the compliance organization
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Excellent problem-solving and organizational skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong personal integrity and work ethic
Strong computer knowledge; excellent MS Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint skills
Must be self-motivated, dependable, adaptable and detail oriented with a proven ability to work independently or within a team environment
Preferred
2+ years of Financial Crimes (Sanctions) experience preferred
Experience in Risk, Control, Self-Assessment (RCSA)/ Risk Assessment preferred
Project management experience
Bachelor's degree and/or relevant professional qualification preferred (Law Degree, Compliance/AML Diploma, CAMS Certification with a Legal/Compliance/Control/Auditing background)
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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