Analyst-Compliance - Global Sanctions

Job Description

“You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.

At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly redefining what’s possible - and we’re proud to back each other every step of the way. When you join #TeamAmex, you become part of a diverse community of over 60,000 colleagues, all with a common goal to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day.”

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. Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Serve as the primary escalation point for enterprise-wide escalations of likely sanctions matches.

· Provide subject matter expertise regarding Sanctions and PEP regulations.

· Identify regulatory OFAC/Sanctions compliance issues/concerns and make suggestions and/or take corrective actions to implement solutions to improve controls/operations.

· Investigate apparent breaches of regulation/compliance standards, make recommendations as appropriate, and execute implementation of corrective measures.

· Review and analyze OFAC/Sanctions inquiries and potential hits.

· Prepare OFAC block and reject reports.

Minimum Qualifications

· Experience with Lexis Nexis Bridger or similar sanctions screening software is required.

· A good understanding of the AML and Sanctions risks posed by certain jurisdictions.

· Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively to a wide spectrum of external and internal audiences.

· Strong organizational skills with proven ability to simultaneously drive multiple complex initiatives to completion.

· Strong people leadership and management skills with an ability to influence at all levels.

· Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities under demanding deadlines.

· Outstanding judgment and analytical skills, including the ability to be proactive (e.g., predictive of issues before they occur) as well as reactive.

· Leadership, advocacy and influencing skills, with proven ability to secure consensus among divergent and sometimes conflicting interests.

· Strong computer knowledge, including excellent MS Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint skills.

Please visit our Global Sanctions and Anti-Corruption pages on the Square for comprehensive program content.

“Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.”

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
ReqID: 21011920
Schedule (Full-Time/Part-Time): Full-time
Date Posted: May 24, 2021, 12:43:22 PM