About this role
As part of Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC), the High Risk Relationship Unit (HRRU) works alongside the Financial Crimes Surveillance Unit (FCSU), U.S. Surveillance Investigations, and U.S. Complex Investigations to identify, investigate, and mitigate financial crime risk while helping protect American Express, our customers, and the broader financial system.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Financial Crimes Compliance, Investigations, Risk Management, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), KYC, Fraud, or Law Enforcement.
- Experience conducting or overseeing complex financial crime investigations and risk-based decision making.
- Knowledge of SAR filing requirements and AML investigations.
- Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as internet research.
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Prior people leadership experience.
- Experience presenting to senior leadership and driving cross-functional initiatives.
- Knowledge of suspicious activity reporting, customer due diligence, sanctions, and financial crime risk management practices.
- Experience supporting audits, regulatory examinations, or governance-related activities.
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders across multiple organizations.
- CAMS or other relevant professional certification.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.