Compliance Analyst

At American Express our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation shared values and Leadership Behaviors and an unwavering commitment to back our customers communities and colleagues. As part of Team Amex youll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills develop as a leader and grow your career.

Here your voice and ideas matter your work makes an impact and together you will help us define the future of American Express.

In our Compliance department in the Netherlands we are looking for a Compliance analyst focused on AML/CTF to join a dynamic team of compliance professionals.

The Compliance analyst brings a good Compliance understanding to provide AML/CTF related advice and support to the Business. He or she will be involved in all aspects of AML-related activities from the second line perspective including but not limited to monitoring and interpretation of new regulatory requirements development of policies & procedures supporting the customer enhanced due diligence transaction monitoring and screening program and participation in AML-related projects and initiatives.

How will you make an impact in this role

• Conduct AML/CTF risk assessments transaction monitoring and screening activities per regulatory requirements.
• Provide timely advice to the Business on AML/CTF-related matters that could impact the day-to-day activities.
• Act independently and make decisions representing the Netherlands Compliance team during interactions with Business partners.
• Support the continuous development of internal policies and procedures in the area of AML/CTF.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations internal policies and procedures and regulatory expectations.
• Analyze processes to evaluate AML/CTF risks and strengthen the control environment.
• Support the (deputy) MLRO in the identification and regulatory assessment of new requirements applicable to the Business.
• Support the (deputy) MLRO in team coordination ensuring a prompt escalation of potential issues.
• Support the (deputy) MLRO in AML/CTF reporting towards the Business and Senior Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Higher education.
• Learner mindset and eye for improvement needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proactive and solution oriented.
• Understanding of applicable laws and regulations pertaining to the payments industry and financial crimes compliance.
• Self-motivated energetic team player with willingness to improve performance learn and meet new challenges.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work in a deadline-intensive environment.
• Excellent knowledge of Dutch and English language spoken and written.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones physical financial and mental health as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Support for financial-well-being 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 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

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check subject to applicable laws and regulations.