Analyst-Compliance

Job Description

Join Team Amex and lets lead the way together. The successful candidate will work in our India hub 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, should be comfortable reading and reviewing records from non-U.S. jurisdictions, and be able to work with various teams across American Express, including international Market Compliance Officers, line of business representatives, and project teams, among others. Responsibilities: To develop and maintain an adequate knowledge of the global financial crime environment Conduct time-sensitive, meticulous reviews of financial activity identified through transaction monitoring and referrals across multiple jurisdictions and countries, using a wide variety of research and analytical tools Producing well-written reports detailing and analyzing potentially suspicious activity Perform quality assurance reviews and provide feedback, as appropriate Collaborate with lines of business and building relationships with strategic partners across the unit to ensure effective coordination of significant matters Assisting with additional projects to aid various GFCC and non-U.S. teams Preferred Skills: Bachelors/University degree preferred or equivalent experience At least 4 years of work experience with a minimum of 2 years as AML Compliance Analyst in a financial services institution or payment institution in any of the following areas is highly preferred: Anti-Money Laundering compliance, Suspicious Activity Reporting, financial crime, KYC or enhanced due diligence, or law enforcement Keen attention to detail in research, analysis, and documentation Proven ability to analyze large amounts of data in order to report critical information Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel Effective communication and excellent writing skills Demonstrated ability to handle new and varied work streams depending on business needs A strong candidate will also be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; be an enthusiastic self-starter; and deadline-driven team player High level of professionalism, flexibility, self-motivation, and sense of urgency Fluent in English (spoken and written)