You’ll do more than the expected. You’ll do the unexpected.

This position is part of the UK Market Compliance Office (MCO) team which is responsible for supporting the continuing development and maintenance of a comprehensive anti-money laundering compliance program for the UK legal entities of American Express. The role will support the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and MCO senior management with all advisory anti-money laundering (AML) matters within the UK Market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a point of contact for various Amex colleagues to provide advice and guidance on AML related topics for new products and initiatives
• Support other Global Risk and Compliance departments in an advisory capacity for the UK Market, for projects such as Anti-money Laundering, Sanctions & Anti-corruption (ASA) Uplift, including KYC Refresh
• Own UK MCO policy updates, including associated queries and exception requests
• Support with the development and maintenance of the MCO owned UK Financial Crime Framework
• Provide operational day to day financial crime advice and guidance to various stakeholders
• Assist the MLRO and wider UK MCO team with the handling of regulatory matters including responding to regulatory requests, dealing directly with regulatory bodies, and ensuring compliance with key regulatory requirements
• Maintain knowledge on compliance topics by attending events, seminars and meetings arranged by law firms and professional associations, then delivering updates to the MCO team
• Support the wider UK MCO team with on-going monitoring reviews of high-risk UK customers, including Politically Exposed individuals (PEPs) and suspicious activity reports (SARs), as required

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A working knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and policies relevant to Amex UK legal entities in areas such as Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF)
• Relevant professional working experience/qualifications - Law Degree, ICA Diploma, ACAMS Certification
• Understanding of the UK AML Regime, including ability to interpret AML/CTF requirements e.g., Money Laundering Regulations, JMLSG guidance, Proceeds of Crime Act and the FCA Handbook
• Ability to understand the above-mentioned regulations and guidance and interpret into Internal Amex AML/CTF Policies
• Strong relationship, communication and influencing skills
• An ability to self-manage workload and able to work in a goal-based environment, particularly with the ability to balance efficiency and effectiveness

Why American Express?

There’s a difference between having a job and making a difference.

Amex have been making a difference in people’s lives for over 160 years, backing them in moments big and small, granting access, tools, and resources to take on their biggest challenges and reap the greatest rewards. We’ve also made a difference in the lives of our people, providing a culture of learning and collaboration, and helping them with what they need to succeed and thrive. We have their backs as they grow their skills, conquer new challenges, or even take time to spend with their family or community. And when they’re ready to take on a new career path, we’re right there with them, giving them the guidance and momentum into the best future they envision.

When you join #TeamAmex, you become part of a diverse community of over 60,000 colleagues, all with a common goal to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day. 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. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

Because we believe that the best way to back our customers is to back our people.

The powerful backing of American Express.

Don’t make a difference without it.

Don’t live life without it.

To complete your application please click on the links below. However, if you require any assistance with the completion of this process – or need any reasonable adjustments to be made – then please contact the Recruitment Team on recruitment.support.uk@aexp.com