About this role
The first line of defense (1LoD) Financial Crimes Risk & Controls center of excellence executes a holistic, enterprise-wide approach to our financial crimes risk management (FCRM) activities.
This team will be responsible for establishing a robust control foundation for first line of defense FCRM activities across the company globally, including anti-money laundering, sanctions, payment, and product misuse controls. The team will partner closely with Technology to develop and deploy next generation capabilities that address key gaps and strengthen the first line’s ability to detect and prevent financial crimes across our lines of business. The team will work in coordination with the Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) team within the Global Risk & Compliance organization.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in risk management, business analytics, or a related data-driven role
- Strong proficiency in SQL and Python to analyze large datasets and derive actionable business insights
- Experience in financial services/fintech’s would be preferred.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams
- Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments, bringing structure to complex problems and delivering results under tight timelines
- Proven track record of leading high-quality analytical initiatives and driving measurable business impact
- Ability to set direction and provide analytical leadership on complex, cross-functional projects
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate data-driven insights for technical and non-technical audiences
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.