Director-Compliance Global Sanctions

American ExpressPhoenix, AZ
Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Global Sanctions leads the enterprise team dedicated to the maintenance and ongoing development of all aspects of the enterprise sanctions compliance program to ensure American Express’ business activities meet all applicable regulatory requirements and standard industry practices. The Director should have an understanding of American Express products, services, customers, entities, and geographic locations to effectively mitigate sanctions-related risks. The team is currently comprised of 2 Directors, 2 Senior Managers, 2 Managers, 1 Senior Analyst and 18 Analysts, covering escalated alert management, Bridger screening tool administration, screening implementation oversight, reporting, program documentation maintenance, oversight and enhancement.

Requirements

  • Understanding of American Express products, services, customers, entities, and geographic locations to effectively mitigate sanctions-related risks.

Responsibilities

  • Leads the enterprise team dedicated to the maintenance and ongoing development of all aspects of the enterprise sanctions compliance program.
  • Ensures American Express’ business activities meet all applicable regulatory requirements and standard industry practices.
  • Mitigates sanctions-related risks by understanding American Express products, services, customers, entities, and geographic locations.
  • Oversees escalated alert management.
  • Administers the Bridger screening tool.
  • Provides oversight for screening implementation.
  • Manages reporting functions.
  • Maintains program documentation.
  • Provides oversight and enhancement for the sanctions compliance program.

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
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