Compliance Assistant: Anti-Money Laundering

American Express • Sandy, UT

228d • $20 - $33 • Hybrid

About The Position

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express. How we serve our customers is constantly evolving and is a challenge we gladly accept. Whether you're finding new ways to prevent identity fraud or enabling customers to start a new business, you can work with one of the most valuable data sets in the world to identify insights and actions that can have a meaningful impact on our customers and our business. And, with opportunities to learn from leaders who have defined the course of our industry, you can grow your career and define your own path. Find your place in risk and analytics on #TeamAmex. American Express's Global Financial Crimes Surveillance Unit (GFCSU) and the US Investigations Unit (USIU) are part of the broader Global Risk & Compliance organization, operating within Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC). Together, they provide end-to-end oversight and support of global financial crimes investigations. In partnership with GFCC, GFCSU and USIU develop and implement transaction monitoring rules, reports, and other tools to detect potential criminal activity. They investigate suspicious financial behavior and, when necessary, file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) or refer cases to internal compliance partners for global reporting. These teams also manage risk related to politically exposed persons (PEPs) through sanctions screening and enhanced due diligence processes, as well as improper payments that may signal bribery, corruption, or other illicit conduct. GFCSU and USIU play a vital role in ensuring compliance with key regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. They also support law enforcement by providing critical information to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, credit card fraud, identity theft, and other financial crimes.

Requirements

• Experience analyzing large amounts of data to report critical information
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to demonstrate receptiveness to feedback and effectively implement
• Effective communication and excellent writing skills
• High school diploma

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of work experience in a financial services or payment institution in any of the following areas: Anti-Money Laundering, Suspicious Activity Reporting, financial crime, enhanced due diligence, or law enforcement
• Possess an analytical mindset with the ability to assess information from various sources and make logical and well-supported decisions
• High level of professionalism, self-motivation and sense of urgency
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in researching information for business related purposes.
• Knowledge of American Express products and systems
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct time-sensitive, meticulous initial investigations, analyzing each instance of potential money laundering activity and/or suspicious financial activity across multiple jurisdictions and countries, utilizing a wide variety of research and analytical tools.
• Produce well-written reports detailing and analyzing potentially suspicious activity for review by a secondary reviewer.
• Assist with streamlining casework and with additional projects to aid the Investigations team.
• Build strong relationships with strategic partners across the unit to ensure effective coordination of significant investigations.
• Demonstrate a keen attention to detail in investigation, analysis, and writing.
• Collaborate proactively with colleagues in a hybrid work environment to work through investigative roadblocks.

Benefits

• 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 working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED