Analyst-Compliance

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development of a sustainable Compliance Issues Management Program for the compliance organization.
• Support processes for ensuring Compliance related Issues, Events and Remediations meet program expectations (e.g., effectively challenged, timely resolution, policy adherence, etc.).
• Analyze and develop reports, data, and controls to monitor adherence and governance of the Compliance Issues, Events and Remediations program.
• Drive consistency in content and quality of Compliance related Issues, Events and Remediations as they progress through their lifecycles.
• Advise Compliance partners and 1LOD stakeholders relating to the requirements of the Issues, Events and Remediation program.
• Support in audit and regulatory exam queries and initiatives as required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, legal or related field experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree with a preference in Law, Compliance, Business, or a related field required.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office products including, Excel, PowerPoint and Sharepoint required.
• Professional regulatory compliance certification preferred (CRMC, CAMS, CCEP, CIP).
• Experience in a large, complex financial institution preferred.
• Basic knowledge of consumer banking products.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple and often conflicting priorities under tight timeframes.
• Experience supporting risk exam management processes and/or project management a plus.
• Proven capacity to engage effectively with all levels of management and foster strong relationships.
• Self-starter and independent thinker with strong critical reasoning skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated integrity, innovation, teamwork, and excellence.
• Experience preparing reporting and program metrics.
• Willingness to think outside the box, ask questions and raise concerns.
• Prominent understanding of risk management principles, frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

About the Role

The Global Risk & Compliance (GRC) organization serves as American Express' independent risk management function. GRC maintains the enterprise risk framework, provides oversight and challenge, and monitors key risks. By embedding risk discipline into strategy and operations, GRC enables responsible growth, innovation, and long-term value creation while protecting customers and shareholders.

About American Express

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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

At American Express, we make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture.