At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

American Express’s Global Financial Crimes Surveillance Unit (GFCSU) is part of the broader Global Risk & Compliance organization, operating within Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC), provides end-to-end oversight and support of global financial crimes investigations. In partnership with broader GFCC teams, GFCSU supports the development, testing, implementation and adjudication of transaction monitoring rules, reports, and other tools to detect potential criminal activity. GFCSU plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with key regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. They also support law enforcement by providing critical information to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, credit card fraud, identity theft, and other financial crimes.

How will you make an impact in this role?

Provide testing and project support to Global Financial Crimes Compliance Transaction Monitoring for transaction monitoring rules effectiveness across different markets typologies, new processes design and testing

Develop strong working relationship with key stakeholders and Global Financial Crimes Compliance partners, to manage rule testing, new processes design and/or project implementationsAnalyse large quantities of information to identify trends and optimizations, and articulate recommendation rationale clearlyDraft performance reports, status updates, and conduct analysis to support optimization and deployment performanceSource and leverage actionable insights and user feedback to identify and inform decision-makingDevelop and maintain documentation to enable accurate and thorough records of activities, supporting accountability and traceability, including project plans and requirement documentsFacilitate collaboration across partner teams to support global business integration initiativesContribute thought leadership and creative problem-solving to deliver process optimizations, drive impactful solutions and manage inventory needsSupport with operations needs such as process design, control creations, process deployments and audit supportAssist in sourcing audit materials and audit readiness tasks related regulatory exams, internal reviews or audits

Minimum Qualifications

2+ years’ experience within Global Financial Crimes.Fluent in English.UAT/Tester experience.Proven ability to distill complex process or technical issues into clear, simple messages for diverse audiences.Proven ability to build and leverage relationships, strong presentation and communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively. Proven ability to handle multiple priorities with effective project management and work allocation. Strong understanding of the risks, requirements and regulatory considerations associated with rules and/or process design. 

 

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in Spain is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position. 

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

Competitive base salaries Bonus incentives Support for financial-well-being and retirement Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) Free access to global on-site wellness centres staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) Free and confidential counselling support through our Healthy Minds program Career development and training opportunities

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.