Compliance Assistant AML MLRO

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• 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

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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.