Manager- Financial Crimes Data Analytics and Reporting

American Express•New York, NY

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 will you make an impact in this role? The newly created first line of defense Financial Crimes Risk & Controls center of excellence will provide a holistic, enterprise-wide approach to our financial crimes risk management (FCRM) activities and will reside within Global Servicing. This team will be responsible for establishing a robust control foundation for first line of defense FCRM activities across the company globally, including anti-money laundering, sanctions, payments controls, and anti-corruption. The team will partner closely with Technology to develop and deploy next generation capabilities that address key gaps and strengthen the first line’s ability to detect and prevent financial crimes across our lines of business. The team will work in coordination with the Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) team within the Global Risk & Compliance organization. Role Description: The 1LOD Financial Crime Risks and Controls Team within Global Servicing is looking to recruit a Manager/Senior Manager – Financial Crimes Analytics. This role will be responsible for leveraging analytics to identify emerging risk in our portfolio related to financial crimes leading to creation processes and strategies for effective management of Financial crimes.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in risk management or analytics
Ability to provide structure in ambiguity, excel in a dynamic and complex environment, and deliver under tight deadlines
Proven track record in delivering high quality analytical results and initiatives.
Strong ability to influence partners and stakeholders
Excellent critical thinking and attention to detail
Exceptional drive and commitment; ability to work and thrive in in fast changing, results driven environment; and proven ability in handling competing priorities
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate between various technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

Manage financial crime risk data analytics to support the transformation as well as BAU risk management strategy
Build a consistent set of toolkits to monitor and measure overall health of financial crime program across customer lifecycle
Engage key stakeholders including Technologies, Capabilities, Servicing and Business teams to ensure alignment, understanding and support for managing the processes to service and resolve FC concern cases.
Partner with 1LOD teams to build financial crimes business monitoring program
Build and lead a highly performing team of 2-3 Analyst/ Sr. Analysts.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6%25 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