Manager-Financial Crimes

American ExpressNew York, NY
$89,250 - $150,250Hybrid

About The Position

Global Merchant & Network Services (GMNS) brings together American Express' merchant-and network related businesses to enable a sharp focus on using the power of our network to provide unique value to all our mutual customers. The organization manages the relationships with the millions of merchants around the world that accepts American Express and runs the company’s payment network and manages bank partnerships globally. GMNS is looking for an experienced Manager– Financial Crimes focused on ensuring risk and control management is embedded in the day-to-day operations of our organization. This first-line role will involve extensive collaboration with partners across business units, functional areas, and geographies. This role will lead the execution of financial crime risk management within the business unit and is accountable for ensuring the business maintains a strong control environment to prevent, detect, and respond to financial crimes—including anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions, fraud, and anti-bribery and corruption (ABC). The ideal candidate brings deep subject matter expertise and a pragmatic, partnership-driven approach to risk management.

Requirements

  • Experienced Manager– Financial Crimes
  • Deep subject matter expertise
  • Pragmatic, partnership-driven approach to risk management

Responsibilities

  • Consult on the design and implementation of controls tailored to specialized risk areas including Financial Crime and Compliance, with input in broader areas of operational risk
  • Ensure all activities & guidance provided to BU are in alignment with standards set by centralized specialist risk-stripe teams
  • Comply with enterprise policies and programs pertaining to specific risk types (e.g., Conduct Risk Management policy), and support with design/ enhancement of BU procedures /standards
  • Maintain awareness and understanding of emerging trends, best practices, and regulatory updates relevant to operational risks and share this with BU process owners
  • Support with the design and dissemination of targeted training and awareness programs to increase understanding and management of specific risk topics within GMNS

Benefits

  • Competitive base salaries
  • Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
  • Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
  • Free and confidential counselling support through our Healthy Minds program
  • Career development and training opportunities
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