Job Description - Compliance Assistant: Anti-Money Laundering (24021771)You Lead the Way.
We've Got Your Back.With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways.
When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other.
Here, you'll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that's unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.American Express' Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is responsible for the end-to-end suspicious activity reporting process, which entails monitoring for, investigating, and, when appropriate, reporting suspicious activity.
The FIU manages risk associated with politically exposed persons and persons and entities on core sanctions and risk lists through regular screening.The successful candidate will work in our hub in Madrid (Spain) to mitigate risk to the American Express enterprise through research and analysis of financial activity for suspicious patterns along with the review of records.
Candidates must be flexible and willing to change responsibilities to meet business needs.How will you make an impact in this role?Conduct time-sensitive, meticulous investigations, analyzing each instance of potential money laundering activity and/or suspicious financial activity across multiple jurisdictions and countries.Demonstrate a keen attention to detail in investigation, analysis, and writing.Produce well-written reports detailing and analyzing potentially suspicious activity.Assist with additional projects to aid the Investigations team.Develop and maintain knowledge of the EMEA financial crime environment.Build positive relationships with strategic partners across the FIU.Knowledge of EMEA AML legislation and specific financial crime issues.Proficiency in English (spoken and written).Proficiency in researching information for business-related purposes.Proven track record to analyze large amounts of data to report critical information.Effective communication and excellent writing skills.High level of integrity, self-motivation, and sense of urgency.Preferred Qualification:Knowledge of other EMEA languages would be a plus.Certification in Compliance, AML or Financial Crime related fields.Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in fields such as Law, Justice Studies, Criminology, Journalism, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Government Public Services.Minimum QualificationsWe 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:Support for financial well-being and retirementComprehensive 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 needGenerous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)Free access to global on-site wellness centers (depending on location)Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds programCareer development and training opportunitiesOffer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.Job DetailsLocation: Spain-Madrid-MadridSchedule: Full-timeAmerican 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.
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