Analyst - Compliance

This position will be responsible for auditing (Second line of defense testing) the Business Units across markets against applicable regulatory thereby enable the Market Compliance Officers gain assurance regarding the management of the company s compliance risk.

Responsibilities

Timely execution of fieldwork & testing of a core responsibility across all areas of laws AML, Privacy, Anti-corruption, Consumer Protection & Fairness, etc

Regular and timely dialogue and communication on the progress of the work and potential findings to the Manager Compliance Testing Team and local Market Compliance Officers.

Ability to identify and communicate findings with senior stakeholders (Directors, VPs, etc) and obtain concurrence of the findings. Be confident with stakeholder management

Work with business to develop remediation plans to address findings.

From time to time, work with local Market Compliance officer to detect and identify emerging regulatory risks or impending legislation that may have impact on the Compliance Monitoring Plan.

Exemplify strength in the American Express Leadership Model: set the agenda, bring others with you and do it the right way, and put enterprise thinking first.

Past Experience

Minimum 5 of relevant experience in internal audit/consultancy within the Big Four or in a bank/financial institution with testing/audit background.

Academic Background

Good academic qualification with experience in compliance or legal with Anti-Money Laundering knowledge would be an added advantage. Chartered Accounts, CPA, ACAMS, MBA and individuals with certifications in audit would be preferred.

Functional Skills

Strong internal control and validating testing skills is a MUST

Ability to work independently from understanding the regulation, designing the test script, execution of fieldwork testing, communication of findings to business and to reporting gaps.

Strong problem solving and analytical skills including the ability to conceptualize and break down complex issues into actionable tasks.

High degree of organization, individual initiative, results and solution oriented, and personal accountability and resiliency.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English.

Benefits include:

• 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