**Description**

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At American Express, youll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impactevery colleague has the opportunity to share in the companys success. Together, well win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the worlds best customer experience every day. And well do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

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American Expresss Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), within Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC), provides end-to-end support and oversight of global financial crimes investigations. In conjunction with GFCC partners, the FIU develops and implements automated transaction monitoring rules, reports, and other processes designed to identify activity potentially indicative of criminal behavior. The FIU also investigates potentially suspicious financial activity and, when appropriate, files suspicious activity reports (SARs) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and/or refers matters to internal compliance partners for review and reporting globally. In addition, the FIU manages risk associated with politically exposed persons and persons and entities on core sanctions and risk lists through regular screening, and manages risk associated with improper payments that could be indicative of bribery, corruption, or other illicit activity by reviewing internal American Express payments and expenditures. The FIU performs a critical role in ensuring that American Express complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and provides law enforcement with key information for the investigation and prosecution of money laundering and terrorist financing, credit card fraud, identity theft, and other criminal activity.

**How will you make an impact in this role?**

The successful candidate will support the enterprise by leading a team of Special Investigations analysts conducting complex investigations into potentially suspicious financial activity, with a focus on driving performance and building a high-performing team. In addition, they will assist with project management and identifying enhancements to the FIU investigative process, which will include partnering with various teams and leaders within GFCC and the FIU. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, time management skills, and the ability to effectively manage change.

**Job responsibilities:**

* Lead a team of Special Investigations analysts conducting complex AML investigations, including providing training and coaching, monitoring team and individual performance, and supporting team dynamics

* Conduct case reviews and investigations, including filing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), to ensure compliance with policies and procedures as well as timeliness of individual work product

* Identify and assess potential money-laundering risks and behaviors associated with financial crimes and criminal activity

* Analyze large quantities of information, identify trends and opportunities, and manage in an ever-changing environment

* Work closely with the other leaders to manage change, including building processes, identifying potential improvements, and implementing solutions

* Develop and maintain adequate and up-to-date knowledge of the financial crime environment for yourself and ensure proper awareness for all team members

**Qualifications:**

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience (masters degree is a plus)

6 years of work experience in a financial services institution in any of the following areas is highly preferred: Anti-Money Laundering, Suspicious Activity Reporting, financial crime, cyber security, KYC, enhanced due diligence; or pertinent law enforcement experience

Experienced leader, capable of driving performance by coaching and motivating people for success, identifying their strengths and opportunities

Self-starter and deadline-driven team player with a positive attitude

Strives for excellence and is willing to take on additional responsibilities to produce outstanding work

Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking, implement innovation and change, introduce and champion new processes

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate with Amex business, legal, and compliance partners

Possess effective communication and excellent writing skills, including the ability to present and summarize information for senior leaders

Ability to handle and communicate sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner

Ability to influence, gain support, and resolve conflict

Knowledge of, or familiarity with, Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance

Knowledge of information security and cybercrime, and familiarity with emerging technologies such as cryptocurrency and blockchain is a plus

Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and internet research/Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

Experience in SQL and statistical programming (SAS, Python or R) is a plus

CAMS certified or equivalent is preferred

**Qualifications**

Salary Range: $90,000.00 to $165,000.00 annually bonus 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 .

At American Express, youll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impactevery colleague has the opportunity to share in the companys success. Together, well win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the worlds best customer experience every day. And well do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

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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**Job:** Compliance

**Primary Location:** US-New York-New York

**Schedule** Full-time

**Req ID:** 24006592