Senior Manager - Compliance

American Express GNS Business delivers business growth through the licensing of card issuing and merchant acquiring to external financial institutions who are subject to the American Express GNS Business Operational Policies and applicable compliance risk management programs.

This position is responsible for the management and oversight of an effective regulatory compliance program for American Express Global Network Services (AEGNS) Business in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the broader APAC region.

Reporting to the Director of Compliance for the GNS Business, the Senior Compliance Manager will be responsible for supporting regulatory relationships, Compliance advisory and oversight for all applicable regulatory requirements, and execution of the Compliance program.

- Proven experience in managing regulatory interactions and relationships with BI/BNM.
- Understanding of financial regulations with a focus on payments systems and network regulations in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the broader APAC region.
- Strong leadership skills to effectively engage and manage senior stakeholders as a trusted and independent advisor.
- Self-motivated, energetic team player with proven ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and across international markets with all levels of management.
- Experience in risk-based decision making, issue resolution and consensus building skills to support a world-class compliance program.
- Proven ability to engage effectively with business teams in assessing change management initiatives, integrating business strategy with Compliance risk management methodologies.
- Ability to clearly articulate rationale for Compliance – at an overall program level or for tactical/ day to day decision making.
- Fluent in Bahasa Melayu and English.