Global Sanctions Policy, Procedure & Project Management Analyst – Projects & Strategic Initiatives

American Express • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized analyst to support Global Sanctions and PEP-related projects and strategic initiatives as part of the Policy, Procedure, and Project Management pillar. This role is ideal for someone who excels at project planning, cross-functional coordination, and reporting. The analyst will play a critical role in tracking and monitoring the progress of key initiatives, gathering inputs from stakeholders, and presenting updates to the Global Sanctions team and leadership. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong program management skills, the ability to work independently, and a strategic mindset. This is a hybrid position and cannot be performed remotely. This role may also support other responsibilities and functions within the Global Sanctions team as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of experience in financial services, compliance, project management, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with project management tools, Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to synthesize and present complex information
• Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in sanctions, PEP, or financial crimes compliance
• Familiarity with international regulatory environments
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders across functions

Responsibilities

• Support the creation and management of project plans, timelines, and deliverables
• Monitor progress of ongoing projects and flag potential delays or dependencies
• Collect, collate, and synthesize information and feedback from cross-functional partners
• Prepare status updates, decks, and reporting materials for leadership
• Utilize project management and tracking tools to support transparency and accountability
• Present project updates to the Global Sanctions Team and leadership as needed
• Support ad hoc strategic initiatives as directed
• Assist with other functions in support of the Global Sanctions Team as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level