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Manager - Financial Crimes (First Line of Defense)

We are seeking a highly motivated and knowledgeable First Line of Defense (1LOD) Financial Crimes Manager 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. The role will lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of financial crime risks—such as money laundering, fraud, bribery, and sanctions violations—within the business. This role serves as the first point of contact within the business for financial crimes risk matters and works in close coordination with compliance partners in the second line of defense to ensure adherence to all applicable laws and internal policies. The ideal candidate has strong regulatory knowledge, a process mindset, and the ability to translate risk concepts into practical actions.

Team Responsibilities:

Provide business-specific compliance expertise to GCS, with a focus on Financial Crime regulatory compliance.
Provide consultation on new product initiatives and business projects
Provide Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) program with business details required to support execution of GFCC risk assessments
Ensure financial crimes risks within GCS are well understood and addressed, escalating promptly to senior management as needed
Develop compliance metrics tracking and reporting for GCS

3+ years of experience in AML, financial crimes compliance, fraud risk, or business risk roles within a financial institution.
Strong understanding of BSA/AML, OFAC, and anti-bribery and corruption regulations.
Proven ability to assess risk, implement controls, and collaborate across functions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, criminal justice, business administration, or a related field.
CAMS, CFE, or similar professional certification.
Experience working in a first line of defense or business control function.

Skills & Competencies:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Sound judgment and decision-making under pressure.
Ability to influence and educate business partners on risk concepts.

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Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit out Colleague Benefits Site .

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes 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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

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.

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