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This role acts as an AML/CFT + Sanctions Regulatory SME in the region and supports the EU MLRO and the EMEA Market MLROs in the main aspects related to Financial Crimes requirements at regional and local levels, ensuring a holistic view of key risks, regulatory challenges, and analysis of regulatory region/market trends, based on input from other stakeholders.
This role also supports the EU MLRO in designing the Financial Crimes regulatory strategy for the region.
How will you make an impact in this role?
Lead the European AML/CFT regulatory compliance team. Develop AML Reg Position Papers. Provide expert compliance regulatory advice to 1LOD and 2LOD teams on AML regional matters, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and laws. Coordinate Regulatory assessment across EU Branches and Legal entities. Provide timely, pragmatic, and balanced regulatory Compliance advice on AML/CFT risks.
EU AML/CFT Regulatory change management (soft law): lead horizon scanning, communication, impact assessment, and implementation oversight, in close partnership with GCO colleagues.
Special projects – AML/CFT regulatory impact analysis: Centralize AML regulatory advice for the EMEA region on special projects proposed by the 1LOD. Map regulatory requirements and identify incremental risk exposure.
EBA / AMLR Compliance Risk Assessment: collaborate with CRA central team to determine the applicability assessment of the regulation. Participate in determining the inherent risk and assess control design and effectiveness to evaluate controls (executive and governance controls).
Spain Regulatory change management and Compliance Risk Framework: CRA (hard and soft law): lead horizon scanning, communication, impact assessment, and implementation oversight. For local SP regulation: Collaborate with CRA central team to determine the applicability assessment of the regulation.
Be a thought leader and share insights and best practices across the enterprise.
Lead a team of high-performing regulatory experts.
Minimum Qualifications:
9+ years of experience in AML/CFT regulatory compliance within the financial services industry.
Experience leading regulatory liaison teams at a financial services firm.
Ability to translate complex regulations into clear and applicable guidance.
Strong knowledge of the AML/CFT regulatory framework in Europe and Spain.
Ability to interpret regulatory requirements, guidance, and developments in the AML/CFT field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience evaluating risk scenarios effectively.
Expertise in communicating regulatory implications to a range of audiences.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills. Must be able to manage competing priorities under demanding deadlines.
Ability to manage a team of regulatory experts across geographies with varying backgrounds.
We 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 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.
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