About this role
The Sanctions Analyst will assist with OFAC/Sanctions activities to ensure American Express’ activities meet all applicable regulatory requirements and standard industry practices. The Sanctions Analyst will develop a deep understanding of American Express products, services, customers, entities, and geographic locations to effectively mitigate sanctions-related risks.
Minimum Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Business, Finance, Criminal Justice, Risk Management, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of experience in sanctions compliance, AML, financial crimes, compliance, risk management, or investigations within a financial institution or regulated environment.
- Basic understanding of U.S. sanctions regulations (OFAC) and global sanctions frameworks.
- Experience conducting investigations, analyzing complex information, and making risk-based decisions.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document investigative findings.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet established service level agreements (SLAs).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Experience supporting sanctions screening, alert adjudication, or sanctions investigations.
- Knowledge of OFAC regulations, sanctions screening processes, and sanctions compliance best practices.
- Experience with sanctions screening platforms (e.g., Bridger Insight, FircoSoft, Oracle Mantas, Actimize, or similar tools).
- Experience working with internal watchlists, sanctions reporting, or regulatory reporting obligations (e.g., OFAC blocking and rejection reports).
- Ability to interpret regulatory guidance and apply it to investigative decision-making.
- Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, including Compliance, Legal, Operations, and Business teams.
- Experience identifying process improvement opportunities and enhancing operational controls.
- Relevant professional certifications such as CAMS, CGSS, or ACFCS are a plus.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.