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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

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.

How will you make an impact in this role?

This position is part of the Global Financial Crimes Compliance Regional Enablement & Strategy team for Latin America, Canada, and the Caribbean (LACC). The team is responsible for overseeing the Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC) programs across the region, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, and Anti-Corruption.

The role ensures the effective implementation of systems, controls, and procedures in alignment with Enterprise standards, Legal Entity policies, and applicable local regulatory requirements.

The team provides AML and Sanctions subject matter expertise and guidance to International Compliance teams, Line of Business Compliance (LOBCO), and business partners involved in the development and implementation of new products, processes, and systems.

This position supports the Regional Financial Crimes Director for LACC in maintaining a formal governance framework to monitor the health and effectiveness of each market’s FCC program.

The role also contributes to ongoing reporting, training, regulatory change management, new product governance, and the remediation of enhancements identified across the FCC program.

Responsibilities:

Support the establishment and maintenance of a formal governance framework to monitor the health and effectiveness of each market’s FCC program.Partner with GFCC, MCO/LECO, LOBCO, and GCO teams to ensure adherence to Enterprise FCC frameworks and regulatory requirements.Oversee regional FCC reporting across LACC markets.Oversee testing and quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with FCC standards and requirements.Support the delivery of training to local senior leadership and Legal Entity Boards on FCC program requirements.Assist in the management and coordination of Internal Audits and Regulatory Examinations related to the FCC program across LACC.Provide subject matter expertise to MCO/LECO and LOBCO teams on GFCC processes and FCC program matters.Support the implementation of AML, Sanctions, and Anti-Corruption strategies and plans across LACC markets.Monitor and track remediation of issues and gaps identified through audits, self-assessments, and incidents.

Skills and experience:

University degree and/or relevant professional qualification (e.g., Law degree, Compliance/AML diploma, CAMS certification).Experience in Financial Crimes Compliance, AML, Sanctions, or related risk management functions within financial services.Demonstrated ability to oversee FCC-related projects to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.Proven ability to partner effectively with multiple stakeholders to drive results.Strong relationship management and communication skills.Advanced / Bilingual English level.

 

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 centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) Free and confidential counseling 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.