Analyst - Independent Compliance Testing

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.

Responsibilities

• Timely execution of fieldwork & testing of a core responsibility across all areas of laws – AML, Privacy, Anti - corruption, Consumer Protection & Fairness, etc.
• Exhibit strong and independent risk assessment skills is designing the overall testing program as well as during alignment stages (issue classification & reporting)
• Regular and timely dialogue and communication on the progress of the work and potential findings to the Manager Compliance Testing Team
• Independently lead conversations with senior stakeholders (Directors, VPs etc) during kick offs, testing and issue alignment discussions with minimal managerial support.
• Train and mentor other colleagues in upskilling themselves with the right set of knowledge and practices relevant in the plan delivery.
• Work with Compliance leadership in various strategic initiatives to improve the overall delivery model as well as contribute/participate in various presentations to senior leadership.
• Work with business to develop remediation plans to address findings.
• From time to time, work to detect and identify emerging regulatory risks or impending legislation that may have impact on the Compliance Monitoring Plan.
• Exemplify strength in the American Express Leadership Model: set the agenda, bring others with you and do it the right way, and put enterprise thinking first.

Min Qualifications

• Minimum 5 of relevant experience in internal audit/consultancy within the Big Four or in a bank/financial institution with preferably Anti-Money Laundering background.
• Academic Background Good academic qualification with experience in compliance or legal with Anti-Money Laundering knowledge would be an added advantage.
• Chartered Accounts, CPA, CIA, ACAMS, MBA and individuals with certifications in audit would be preferred.
• Functional Skills · Strong internal control and validating testing skills is a MUST

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.