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Global Sanctions is responsible for developing and maintaining an effective, risk-based enterprise-wide sanctions program that focuses on the following: Establishing enterprise minimum standards for sanctions, PEP, and risk list compliance; Overseeing effective sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons, and risk list screening processes; Conducting an enterprise-wide Sanctions Risk Assessment; Developing and providing sanctions and PEP training; Providing reporting and Key Risk Indicators; Advising on acquisitions and new product development; Leading program development and issue resolution, and advising management on regulatory changes.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be part of a team that focuses on governance, oversight, and management of the enterprise screening tool, Bridger Insight. The individual will be responsible for:
§ Support the enterprise screening tool, performing technical requirement changes
§ Provide platform access management support
§ Provide platform support for internal/external audit and exam activities
§ Liaise with Bridger Product Owner, American Express Technologies, and LexisNexis
§ Provide oversight and support for Bridger platform implementation projects, liaising with Market & Line of Business Compliance as well as Business Unit project teams
§ Lead on requirements gathering and documentation for Bridger Administrator Change Management Control requests from stakeholders
§ Liaise with Market Compliance Officers & Financial Intelligence Unit resources on screening settings review & optimization
§ Collaborate with key stakeholders and cross-functional partners across the organization
§ Highlight risks/ challenges observed in Bridger platform operations, escalate to leadership as necessary
Minimum Qualifications:
§ Familiarity with Bridger Insight XG preferred but not required
§ Agile Mindset and experience in using Agile tools such as JIRA / Confluence desired
§ Strong project management skills and ability to drive business results
§ Ability to operate independently and proactively; take initiative and be comfortable with less defined and rapidly changing business challenges
§ Exceptional organizational skills and enthusiasm for detail-oriented work
§ Ability to influence and drive results at all levels across the organization
§ Strong analytical and strategic skills - can make actionable recommendations based on aggregating different data sources
§ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
- 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
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
