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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?

American Express’s Global Financial Crimes Surveillance Unit (GFCSU) is part of the broader Global Risk & Compliance organization, operating within Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC), provides end-to-end oversight and support of global financial crimes investigations. In partnership with broader GFCC organization, GFCSU supports the development, testing and implementation of transaction monitoring rules, reports, and other tools to detect potential criminal activity. They investigate suspicious financial behavior and, when necessary, file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) or refer cases to internal compliance partners for global reporting. These teams also manage risk related to politically exposed persons (PEPs) through sanctions screening and enhanced due diligence processes, as well as improper payments that may signal bribery, corruption, or other illicit conduct. GFCSU plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with key regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. They also support law enforcement by providing critical information to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, credit card fraud, identity theft, and other financial crimes.

The GFCSU/USIU Training and Procedures team will be tasked with creating, maintaining and delivering all GFCSU/USIU Investigations-related Procedures and Training Material (AML, Screening, Enhanced Due Diligence and Payments Monitoring) in accordance with GFCC-issued standards; overseeing and collaborating on GFCSU/USIU training efforts; aligning with the GFCSU/USIU and stakeholders on efficiencies to improve investigative processes; collaborating with international markets to align on processes and expectations; serving as a liaison for quality control-related referrals impacting the GFCSU/USIU ; aligning with key stakeholders in the GFCSU/USIU and GFCC on various procedural, operational, and training impacts; and other related responsibilities in support of the success of the program.

Join the GFCSU/USIU Procedures and Training team as a Training & Procedures Analyst supporting global anti-financial crime initiatives. This role focuses on enhancing investigative procedures and delivering high impact training and procedural guidance aligned with the global standards set for AML, Screening, Enhanced Due Diligence, and Sanctions standards.

Job Responsibilities

+ Develop and maintain investigations-related procedures and training materials in alignment with internal and regulatory standards

+ Support and deliver training initiatives across virtual and in-person formats for colleagues across all global markets.

+ Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify and implement efficiencies in investigative workflows

+ Serve as a liaison for the Procedures and Training team to maintain awareness of operational training and procedural needs.

+ Partner with global and cross-functional teams to ensure consistent application of trained process and procedure.

+ Contribute to ongoing process improvement efforts and support the design of new or updated procedural and training frameworks

+ Maintain subject matter expertise of GFCSU/USIU Investigative process by periodically conducting end-to-end suspicious activity investigations and possible SAR filing.

Minimum Qualifications

+ 2 years of work experience in a financial services institution or payment institution in any of the following areas is highly preferred: Anti-Money Laundering, Suspicious Activity Reporting, financial crime, enhanced due diligence, or law enforcement

+ Experience with collaborating, creating and/or delivering effective trainings with demonstrable results.

+ Knowledge of criminal typologies associated with financial products and services

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

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

+ Keen attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and effective communication skills

+ Proficient with all Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

+ Understanding of current GFCSU/USIU Polices, Processes, and Procedures, as well as a fundamental understanding of AML-related laws and regulations

+ Demonstrated ability to influence, gain support, and reconcile differences amongst GFCSU/USIU colleagues

+ Keen attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and effective communication skills

+ A strong candidate will also be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; support a risk-based culture; effectively manage change and be proactive; and be a deadline-driven team player

+ CAMS certified or equivalent preferred

Qualifications

Salary Range: $55,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually bonus benefits

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

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

+ 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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site .

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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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**Job:** Compliance

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

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

**Schedule** Full-time

**Req ID:** 25009343