Director-Compliance - Insider Investigations

American Express•Phoenix, AZ

6h•$123,000 - $215,250•Hybrid

About The Position

American Express’s US Investigations Unit (USIU) is part of the broader Global Risk & Compliance organization, operating within Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC). USIU provides oversight and support for global financial crimes investigations. In partnership with teams across the financial crimes’ organization, USIU develops and implements 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. USIU plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with key regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and the USA PATRIOT 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. The Insider Investigations Director will lead a team of managers and analysts responsible for managing Insider Risk (American Express colleagues, contractors, affiliates, vendors, or partners) by investigating suspicious activity and communicating with applicable law enforcement agencies as necessary. The candidate will also provide information and data to the Insider Risk Program on suspicious activity for aggregate reporting purposes. In addition, they will partner closely with internal stakeholders including GCO, Global Security and Internal Audit in support of the Insider Risk Program. The successful candidate must have excellent investigative, communication, and time management skills, and the ability to effectively manage change and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Excellent investigative skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent time management skills
Ability to effectively manage change
Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

Lead a team of managers and analysts responsible for managing Insider Risk (American Express colleagues, contractors, affiliates, vendors, or partners) by investigating suspicious activity and communicating with applicable law enforcement agencies as necessary.
Provide information and data to the Insider Risk Program on suspicious activity for aggregate reporting purposes.
Partner closely with internal stakeholders including GCO, Global Security and Internal Audit in support of the Insider Risk 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