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How will you make an impact in this role
Contributing AML/CTF Regulatory expertise to the EMEA region this position is responsible for providing effective and efficient financial crimes compliance guidance ensuring consistency of AML strategies in EMEA in alignment with European regulatory requirements and American Express Compliance programs and standards.
Reporting to the Regulatory Compliance Director EMEA Financial Crimes this position will be responsible for:
- EU AML/CFT reg compliance assessment: Providing compliance regulatory guidance on AML /CTF matters in line with the applicable regulatory framework ensuring harmonization of compliance strategy across Europe in collaboration with MCOs/MLROs and GCO AML CoE.
- Special projects & initiatives AML/CFT regulatory impact analysis: Centralizing AML regulatory guidance/impact assessment for the EMEA region on special projects interacting with relevant colleagues on the requirement analysis outcomes in order to define clear solutions to address regulatory requirements.
- External intelligence: Identifying the most recent regulatory trends share insights and lessons learned across the European region and collaborating in consultation process in close partnership with Government Affairs and GCO.
- Managing and coordinating multiple project work streams and leading a team of AML regulatory analysts/experts.
- Engaging and collaborating with key partners and colleagues including MCOs Gov. Affairs AML GCO CoE OE LoBCOs.
Minimum Qualifications
- 7 Years of FinCrime (AML/CFT Sanctions) Supranational/EU experience as regulatory compliance advisor within financial services industry / payment institutions / law firms.
- Solid understanding of regional requirements for financial crime controls. A robust understanding of industrywide financial crime practices and trends.
- Capacity to translate sophisticated regulations into clear and applicable guidance for diverse audiences.
- Ability to work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Proactive results oriented and selfdriven. Must be able to take initiative in resolving compliance issues and identifying and solving problems in a constructive manner.
- Strong leadership skills & behaviors in line with our Blue Box Values. Ability to work with senior leaders.
- Fluency in English with strong communication skills.
We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic wellbeing. That means we prioritize their physical financial and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Support for financialwellbeing and retirement
- Comprehensive medical dental vision life insurance and disability benefits (depending on location)
- Flexible working model with hybrid onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
- Free access to global onsite 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
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Required Experience:
Manager