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How will you make an impact in this role?

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Director of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to lead our Global Risk and Compliance Technology AI/ML Center of Excellence. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of anti-money laundering, global sanctions, and risk detection, and will be responsible for driving the development and implementation of innovative AI and ML solutions to detect money laundering, mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the AI and ML COE and Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive AI and ML strategy tailored specifically for anti-money laundering, global sanctions, and risk detection. This includes using sophisticated machine learning algorithms, anomaly detection models, natural language processing, and predictive analytics.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into AI and ML solutions. Work closely with technology, risk, compliance, and legal teams to ensure alignment with regulatory and industry standards.
• Solution Development: Supervise the design, development, and deployment of AI and ML solutions to improve risk detection, compliance monitoring, and sanctions screening. Implement automation and intelligent decision-making processes to optimize risk mitigation efforts.
• Tech Innovation and Evaluation: Stay abreast of emerging AI and ML technologies, tools, and platforms to continuously innovate and enhance risk and compliance capabilities. Evaluate new technologies and vendors to identify strategic partnerships and opportunities for advancement.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all AI and ML solutions enforce regulatory requirements, data privacy laws, and industry standards. Lead efforts to audit and validate AI models for compliance and ethical use.
• Leadership and Team Management: Build and lead a successful team of AI and ML professionals, data scientists, and engineers. Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to drive innovation and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Partner Communication: Communicate AI and ML strategies, initiatives, and outcomes to senior leadership, board members, and external partners. Act as a leader with vision in the AI and ML space, representing the company at industry events and conferences.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or related field.
• Proven track record of leading AI and ML initiatives in the context of anti-money laundering, global sanctions, and risk detection within the financial services or regulatory technology industry.
• Expertise in building and deploying AI and ML models, including experience with deep learning, reinforcement learning, and unsupervised learning techniques.
• High understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management, and financial crime prevention frameworks, such as AML, KYC, and sanctions screening.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage with partners at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud-based AI and ML platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with big data technologies, data governance, and data management practices.
• Knowledge of industry-standard AI ethics and responsible AI practices.
• Certifications in AI and ML, or related professional affiliations (e.g., IEEE, ACM).

Salary Range: $170,000.00 to $255,000.00 annually bonus equity (if applicable) 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 our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• 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.

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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.

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