.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.This newly created Madrid based position will manage the KYC/AML processes in the Business Enablement activities across GMNS continental Europe operations (the " Business "), within the legal entity American Express Payments Europe, S.L (" AEPE " or " Legal Entity ").The role will report directly to the Director of Business Enablement and Legal Entity Governance and will be responsible for owning and driving KYC and AML initiatives within the Business (first line).It is essential that candidate has an excellent understanding of European and Spanish AML regulations plus a good working knowledge of Payment Services regulations and EU regulatory bodies and the Business.As a key member of the Business Enablement team, the candidate will manage a variety of compliance AML related matters, supporting and overseeing implementation of Enterprise and business policies and procedures to achieve compliance with legal obligations in KYC and Company policy.ResponsibilitiesThis role will act in strong collaboration with the General Counsel Office, Compliance, MLRO Team, Regulatory Reporting, and GMS Control Management teams at local and regional level whilst defining host territories AML regulatory requirements.This role will own the initiatives carried out by the first line of business in AML and KYC related projects. From onboarding to refresh as well as any enhancements that are required in line with regulatory changes.The position will also coordinate with other members of the GMS team (the business) to address the KYC needs of the business from a holistic perspective and with a best in class client experience mindset.This position will support AML-related internal or external audits as well as regulatory inspections, defining and supporting implementation of corrective action plans, providing guidance to the business, and performing AML compliance-related training programs.This position will work closely with the Legal Entities governance structure and represent the business interests in the local branches AML Committees following up on escalation of AML related matters.Skills requiredUniversity Degree (preferable in law). Extensive knowledge of payment services and AML/CTF regulations.A minimum of 7+ years of compliance related work experience in an EU bank and/or non-bank financial services industry.Experience in payments industry regulation laws
