Manager-Compliance Special Investigations

American Express•New York, NY

20h•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 successful candidate will lead a team of high-performing Special Investigations analysts conducting complex and sensitive investigations into matters such as Human Trafficking, Arms Proliferation, Trade Based Money laundering, Wildlife Trafficking, Terrorist Financing, and Public Corruption. In addition, they will assist with project management and identifying enhancements to the USIU investigative process, provide trend updates to leadership, partner with various teams and leaders within GFCC and across the company, and interact with law enforcement. The successful candidate must have excellent investigative, communication, and time management skills, 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 high-performing Special Investigations analysts conducting complex and sensitive investigations into matters such as Human Trafficking, Arms Proliferation, Trade Based Money laundering, Wildlife Trafficking, Terrorist Financing, and Public Corruption.
Assist with project management and identifying enhancements to the USIU investigative process.
Provide trend updates to leadership.
Partner with various teams and leaders within GFCC and across the company.
Interact with law enforcement.

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