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American Express is a global financial services company operating across banking, finance, and B2B payments. Its business includes consumer, business, and corporate credit cards; payment and merchant services; savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and personal loans; as well as rewards, travel programs, corporate payment solutions, financial education, security services, and cardmember and merchant support.
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AML Compliance Investigations Analyst - American Express

Investigate potential money laundering and suspicious financial activity for American Express financial-crime compliance teams. Prepare SAR-related reports and coordinate significant cases with internal strategic partners.

USUnited StatesFLFloridaNCNorth CarolinaUTUtah
$65,500 – $102,500 / year
HybridFull-timeJuniorMiddleEnglish RequiredFinancial Crime

Description

  • Perform timely, detailed initial investigations into potential money laundering and suspicious financial activity across jurisdictions
  • Apply research and analytical tools to assess investigative information
  • Write reports that analyze potentially suspicious activity for secondary review
  • Develop strong partnerships across the unit to coordinate significant investigations effectively
  • Maintain rigorous attention to detail throughout investigation, analysis, and report writing
  • Work proactively with hybrid colleagues to resolve investigative obstacles
  • Coach colleagues through peer reviews and casework quality evaluations when aligned with their capabilities and expertise

Requirements

  • At least two years of experience in law, audit, investigations, or the broader financial industry, or a bachelor's degree in Justice Studies, English, Journalism, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or another discipline emphasizing research, writing, or data analysis
  • At least six months of American Express financial-crime investigations experience, including demonstrated proficiency with American Express data sources, tools, and internal systems to independently deliver well-supported investigative decisions
  • Ability to analyze substantial data from multiple sources and make logical, well-supported decisions when reporting critical information
  • Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to write clear summaries that consolidate recommendations and conclusions
  • Professional, self-directed, and able to work with urgency
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, along with the ability to learn new technologies quickly
  • Ability to collaborate with leaders, colleagues, and strategic partners across organizational levels and functions
  • Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially and professionally
  • At least two years of BSA/AML compliance or law-enforcement experience preferred
  • Experience researching information for business purposes preferred
  • Knowledge of American Express products and systems preferred
  • Strong understanding of banking regulations, laws, and industry practices preferred
  • Ability to use data to inform effective business decisions preferred
  • Experience providing feedback that improves processes or strengthens proficiency preferred
  • CAMS and/or CFE certification preferred
  • Eligibility to work for American Express in the United States is required; visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay
  • Bonus opportunity
  • 6% company retirement-plan match
  • Financial coaching and financial-wellness support at no cost
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
  • Flexible hybrid, onsite, or virtual work arrangements based on the role and business needs
  • More than 20 weeks of paid parental leave for every parent, including pregnancy, adoption, and surrogacy
  • Access to onsite wellness centers with nursing and physician staff, where available
  • Confidential counseling through the Healthy Minds program
  • Career training and professional development opportunities

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