American Express · 4 days ago
Director-Compliance
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$123K/yr - $215K/yr
4+ years expAmerican Express is a company with a long history of innovation and a commitment to its customers and colleagues. The Director of Global Sanctions is responsible for leading the enterprise team dedicated to maintaining and developing the sanctions compliance program to meet regulatory requirements and mitigate risks.
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Responsibilities
Provide subject matter expertise regarding Sanctions and PEP/risk regulations, and how these impact and influence the enterprise sanctions compliance program
Identify regulatory OFAC/Sanctions compliance issues/concerns and identify appropriate corrective actions to implement improved controls/operations
Drive program development, particularly: implementation of automation and machine learning solutions to reduce false positive volumes and target high-value sanctions matches
Develop and maintain the Global Sanctions Process Risk Self-Assessment, Business Impact Assessment, and (with the AntiCorruption and Transaction Monitoring teams) Business Continuity Plans
Lead investigations into apparent breaches of regulation/compliance standards, make recommendations as appropriate, and execute implementation of corrective measures
Partner closely with GCO and external counsel on regulatory issue management, reporting and other interactions with OFAC and international regulatory agencies
Support International market compliance with capabilities to enable compliance with local sanctions regulatory requirements
Present internal and external stakeholders on program status, developments and enhancements
Manage all third party/vendor relationships for sanctions external service providers
Oversee all Global Sanctions internal screening process and screening tool controls and monitoring, including ongoing model risk and validation activities connected to Bridger (or other screening tools) and machine learning models
Qualification
Required
An experienced risk professional, with a sanctions background and experience with the control framework necessary to mitigate sanctions risks
4+ years professional experience in a leadership capacity, with 2-4 years in any of the following: BSA-AML compliance, Sanctions, and Anti-Corruption
Experience with Lexis Nexis Bridger or similar sanctions screening software is required
A good understanding of the AML and Sanctions risks posed by certain jurisdictions
Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively to a wide spectrum of external and internal audiences
Strong organizational skills with proven ability to simultaneously drive multiple complex initiatives to completion
Strong people leadership and management skills with an ability to influence at all levels
Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities under demanding deadlines
Outstanding judgment and analytical skills, including the ability to be proactive (e.g., predictive of issues before they occur) as well as reactive
Leadership, advocacy and influencing skills, with proven ability to secure consensus among divergent and sometimes conflicting interests
Strong computer knowledge, including excellent MS Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint skills
Preferred
Professional certification (e.g., CAMS, CFE) preferred but not required
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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