Manager-Compliance; Anti-Money Laundering

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American Expresss Global Financial Crimes Surveillance Unit (GFCSU) and the US Investigations Unit (USIU), within Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC), in partnership provide end-to-end support and oversight of global financial crimes investigations. In conjunction with GFCC partners, the GFCSU and USIU develop and implement automated transaction monitoring rules, reports, and other processes designed to identify activity potentially indicative of criminal behavior. The GFCSU and USIU also investigate potentially suspicious financial activity and, when appropriate, file 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 and USIU manage risk associated with politically exposed persons and persons and entities on core sanctions and risk lists through regular screening, and manage 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 and USIU together perform 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.

**Job responsibilities**

+ Develop and maintain adequate and up to date knowledge of the financial crime environment

+ Develop a team of analysts in the USIU, including providing training and coaching, monitoring team and individual performance, and supporting team dynamics

+ Work closely with the other GFCC, USIU and MCO leaders to manage change, including building processes, identifying potential process improvements, and implementing solutions

+ Analyze large quantities of information, identifying trending and opportunities, managing in an ever-changing environment, and transitioning new workflows to the team

+ Conduct case reviews and investigations to ensure compliance with policies and procedures as well as timeliness of the individual work product

+ Enable the right training and the proper awareness of the financial crime environment for all team members

+ Serve as a financial crime subject matter expert and point of contact for globally dispersed FIU colleagues

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ 3 years of work experience in a financial services or payment institution in any of the following areas: Anti-Money Laundering, Suspicious Activity Reporting, financial crime, enhanced due diligence, or law enforcement

+ Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

+ Effective communication and excellent writing skills

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Bachelors/University degree

+ 6 years of work experience in a financial services or payment institution in any of the following areas is highly preferred: Anti-Money Laundering, Suspicious Activity Reporting, financial crime, KYC, enhanced due diligence, or law enforcement

+ Experienced people leader, capable of driving performance by coaching and motivating people for success, identifying their strengths and opportunities

+ CAMS certified or equivalent preferred

+ Project management experience

+ Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking, implement innovation and change, introduce and champion new processes

+ Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner

+ Strives for excellence and willing to take on additional responsibilities to produce outstanding work

+ Maintains a positive attitude regardless of the circumstances

+ Ability to influence, gain support, and resolve conflict

+ A strong candidate will also be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; be an enthusiastic self-starter; and deadline-driven team player

**Qualifications**

Salary Range: $90,000.00 to $165,000.00 annually bonus benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, well consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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+ Competitive base salaries

+ Bonus incentives

+ 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan

+ Free financial coaching and financial well-being support

+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits

+ Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need

+ 20 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy

+ 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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**Job:** Compliance

**Primary Location:** US-Utah-Sandy

**Other Locations:** US-Arizona-Phoenix, US-Florida-Sunrise

**Schedule** Full-time

**Req ID:** 25005806