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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, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

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About The Role

This position will be responsible for auditing (Second line of defense testing) the Business Units across markets against applicable regulatory thereby enable the Market Compliance Officers gain assurance regarding the management of the company’s compliance risk.

Responsibilities

Timely execution of fieldwork & testing of a core responsibility across all areas of laws – AML, Privacy, Anti-corruption, Consumer Protection & Fairness, etc. Regular and timely dialogue and communication on the progress of the work and potential findings to the Manager Compliance Testing Team and local Market Compliance Officers. Ability to identify and communicate findings with senior stakeholders (Directors, VPs, etc) and obtain concurrence of the findings. Be confident with stakeholder management From time to time, work with local Market Compliance officer to detect and identify emerging regulatory risks or impending legislation that may have impact on the Compliance Monitoring Plan.

Min Qualifications

Minimum 2-3 of relevant experience in internal audit/consultancy within the Big Four or in a bank/financial institution with Anti-Money Laundering background.

 Academic Background

Good academic qualification with experience in compliance or legal knowledge would be an added advantage. Chartered Accounts, CPA, ACAMS, MBA and individuals with certifications in audit would be preferred.

Functional Skills

Strong internal control and validating testing skills is a MUST Ability to work independently from understanding the regulation, designing the test script, execution of fieldwork testing, communication of findings to business and to reporting gaps. Strong problem solving and analytical skills including the ability to conceptualize and break down complex issues into actionable tasks. High degree of organization, individual initiative, results and solution oriented, and personal accountability and resiliency. Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English.

Compliance Language

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.