Compliance Assistant AML MLRO
Compliance Assistant AML MLRO
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Job Description
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.
Join our dynamic UK Demand Generation team and play a pivotal role in driving our social media campaigns to new role will execute marketing campaigns on always-on social media channels to drive continued growth in acquisition volume and improvements in investment efficiency.
How will you make an impact in this role
As a member of the EMEA Regional MLRO organizaiton the candidate will manage a variety of AML compliance related matters on the merchant acquiring European business operations providing advice/guidance and overseeing implementation of Enterprise and AML policies and procedures to achieve compliance with legal obligations and Company policy. As part of the 2 Line of Defense the candidate will:
Identify and analyze AML legal requirements applicable to the merchant business activities performed in the EEA countries where American Express Payments Europe S.L. (AEPE) is licensed to operate with other business models other than a permanent establishment
Provide daily AML regulatory advice/guidance to the GMS business leaders and other key stakeholders (LOBCO GCO OE Compliance Regulatory etc.)
Act as an AML Subject Matter Expert to meet all relevant external and internal applicable AML regulatory requirements
Execute proper AML oversight of the different AEPE acquisition models ensuring regulatory and internal policy requirements are being met
Assist managing of AML regulatory interactions and AML regulatory reporting
Perform AML risk assessment of new AEPE/GMS acquisition models/initiatives
Minimum Qualifications
University Degree in Law/Business Management. Working knowledge of payment services and AML/CTF regulations will be a plus
A minimum of 1-2 years of compliance related work experience in an EU bank financial institution and/or non-banking financial services industry
Analytical skills. Proficient on MS Office
Knowledge of company operating processes within a multinational company such as Amex is a plus as well as prior experience in Amex merchant business and Acquiring Service Providers acquisition models
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to build strong relationships with business partners compliance stakeholders and other peers
Fluency in English both verbal and written is a must
Problem solving and strategical mindset good analytical skills
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in Spain is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
