Director-Risk Management

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, you'll 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.

How will you make an impact in this role?

Functional Description 

Financial Crime Decision Science and Analytics CoE team is responsible for the Enterprise-Wide financial crime risk management-related transaction monitoring programs across all our products and services globally. The team develops, implements, monitors and optimizes the automated transaction monitoring rules, reports, and other processes designed to identify activity potentially indicative of financial crime behavior that is important from Regulator Perspective.

The successful candidate will lead 2 band 35 teams, responsible for designing and delivering advanced reporting and analytics solutions that support both US and international transaction monitoring. This role will require close collaboration with GFCC, FIU, and GRC capabilities teams to ensure timely and accurate insights. A good understanding of AML Investigations, and/or the payments industry will be a plus in this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Risk, Compliance, and Technology

• Identify, assess, and prioritise opportunities and recommendations for improvement

• Ensure robust control design and operational effectiveness, encompassing documentation, compliance, and remediation efforts

• Develop controls for AML Transaction Monitoring and implement automated Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) using platforms such as Cornerstone, LUMI and Archer

• Partner with GFCC, FIU, and GRC capabilities teams to incorporate requirements across both consumer and commercial

• Review deliverables to ensure they meet design specifications and maintain accuracy

• Communicate and build consensus across multiple stakeholders in creating the best-in-class solution

Qualifications:

Academic Background: Master's degree from a reputed Institute

Past Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in AML/credit/fraud risk is a must

Technical and Function Skills/Capabilities:

• A strong balance of technical knowledge and business acumen with a proven track record of driving innovation and business metrics

• Exceptional drive and commitment; ability to work and thrive in in fast changing, results driven environment; and proven ability in handling competing priorities

• Excellent critical thinking and attention to detail

• Excellent planning and organizations skills including ability to manage inter-dependencies and execute under stringent timelines

• Strong team-building and leadership characteristics will be expected.

• Good communication and persuasion skills with an ability to translate technical analysis into business insights and recommendations, work with diverse teams and individuals, and influence others without direct authority

• Relevant statistical analysis/econometric experience required

• Post-Graduation from a top tier college (either MBA/M tech/MS/Masters in quantitative subjects such as Economics, Statistics or Mathematics)

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

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.