Team Assistant: Sanctions Screening

Evening Shifts - 4 30 PM - 1 30 AMYou Lead the Way Weve Got Your Back With the right backing people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways When you join Team Amex you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers communities and each other Here youll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey thats unique and meaningful to you with benefits programs and flexibility that support you personally and professionally At American Express youll be recognized for your contributions leadership and impactxe2x80x94every colleague has the opportunity to share in the companys success Together well win as a team striving to uphold our and powerful backing promise to provide the worlds best customer experience every day And well do it with the utmost integrity and in an environment where everyone is seen heard and feels like they belong Join Team Amex and let s lead the way together American Expresss Global Financial Crimes Surveillance Unit GFCSU within Global Financial Crimes Compliance GFCC provides end-to-end support and oversight of global financial crimes investigations In conjunction with GFCC partners the GFCSU develops and implements automated transaction monitoring rules reports and other processes designed to identify activity potentially indicative of criminal behavior The GFCSU also investigates potentially suspicious financial activity and when appropriate files suspicious activity reports SARs with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network FinCEN which is part of the U S Department of the Treasury and or refers matters to internal compliance partners for review and reporting globally In addition the GFCSU manages risk associated with politically exposed persons and persons and entities on core sanctions and risk lists through regular screening and also manages risk associated with improper payments that could be indicative of bribery corruption or other illicit activity by reviewing internal American Express payments and expenditures The GFCSU performs a critical role in ensuring that American Express complies with all applicable laws and regulations including the Bank Secrecy Act BSA the USA PATRIOT Act and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and provides law enforcement with key information for the investigation and prosecution of money laundering and terrorist financing credit card fraud identity theft and other criminal activity Function DescriptionAmerican Express has implemented a comprehensive screening process to identify all potential and existing account relationships among all lines of business with Sanctioned Persons Entities and Politically Exposed Persons PEP The screening team performs a critical role in ensuring that American Express adheres to international regulations This position will work globally with various teams across American Express market compliance officers line of business representatives and CADENCE users among others Job Responsibilities Conducting Sanctions and Politically Exposed Persons screening in Bridger the enterprise screening tool Performing enhanced due diligence research Collaborating with lines of business and market compliance teams to investigate and resolve potential sanctions matches Timely clearance of Bridger hits which surface during the time of payments processing batch scanning real time etc as per the sanctions manual relevant policy in force from time to time Meeting established Compliance Control goals Timely reporting and escalation of significant issues Strong flexibility adaptability to manage multiple tasks within stringent time frames while maintaining accuracy Should be organized and focused on seamless process delivery having a keen eye for detail and strong bent of mind towards controls and compliance Strong learner with the ability to learn while doing the job This role may be subject to additional background verification checks Qualifications Keen attention to detail in investigation analysis and documentation Proven analytical and problem-solving skills Computer and internet research skills Effective communication and excellent writing skills Graduate Postgraduate with 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being That means we prioritize their physical financial and mental health through each stage of life Benefits include 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 American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status disability status age or any other status protected by law Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check subject to applicable laws and regulations