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American Express’ US AML Team, within Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC), provides support and oversight of escalated Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and AML risk matters for American Express National Bank and Travel Related Services, Inc. (US market). The team works with other CFCC partners, Enterprise Banking Services and other business units within the bank to support the company’s AML Program.

The US AML Team, manages risk associated with politically exposed persons (PEPs), high-risk customers, and persons and entities on core sanctions and risk lists through escalated screening alerts and enhanced due diligence (EDD) reviews. The team refers potentially suspicious activity and/or recommendations to terminate relationships to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) when appropriate.

The US AML Team performs a critical role in ensuring that American Express complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, and OFAC sanctions.

A successful analyst on the US AML Team will:

• Conduct time sensitive risk reviews utilizing a variety of research and investigative tools.
• Adjudicate time sensitive, escalated sanctions alerts utilizing a variety of internal and external research.
• Work effectively with colleagues to meet aggressive deadlines and support management objectives.

Qualifications:

• Three or more years of experience in BSA/AML and/or sanctions, compliance
• Basic understanding of BSA/AML requirements and FFIEC guidelines as they relate to customer risk in general.
• Proven analytical skills and ability to research, assess, interpret, resolve, and remediate escalated matters.
• Proficiency in researching information using the internet.
• Effective computer, communication, and people skills
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent time-management skills and demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Salary Range: $55,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
• 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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

American 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.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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