Global Compliance and Ethics (GCE) is responsible for establishing and maintaining a robust compliance program that ensures American Express is adhering to laws, regulations, and internal policies while fostering a culture of integrity and effective second line independent Compliance oversight. We are seeking an experienced and proactive professional to join our Compliance team as a Senior Manager in International Independent Compliance Testing (ICT). The successful candidate will take ownership of substantial review areas or workstreams, coordinate day-to-day testing delivery, quality-assure Analysts' work, develop evidence-based conclusions, and manage working-level stakeholder engagement. This role requires strong technical and analytical capability, sound judgement, developing leadership skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, global regulatory environment. This role is focused on Financial Crime Compliance and requires strong subject matter expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Economic Sanctions, Know Your Customer/Customer Due Diligence (KYC/CDD), Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC), Financial Crimes Investigations, Transaction Monitoring, and Suspicious Activity Reporting. The successful candidate will leverage this expertise to independently assess the design and effectiveness of financial crime controls, challenge management assumptions, identify emerging risks, and evaluate compliance with global regulatory requirements and internal standards across multiple jurisdictions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 5+ years of experience in Financial Crime Compliance, Compliance Testing, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, or related assurance functions within financial services. Strong subject matter expertise in AML, Sanctions, KYC/CDD, ABC, Transaction Monitoring, Financial Crime Investigations, and Suspicious Activity Reporting. Experience designing, executing, or overseeing independent testing, compliance reviews, audits, or assurance activities covering financial crime compliance programs and controls. Strong understanding of global financial crime regulations and regulatory expectations, including familiarity with Fin

CEN, OFAC, FATF, FCA, EU AML

Directives, and other applicable regulatory frameworks. Experience assessing control frameworks and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions and legal entities. Strong working knowledge of compliance testing methodologies, control assessment techniques, root cause analysis, issue management, and risk management principles. Ability to independently challenge management assumptions, evaluate risk-based decisions, and form evidence-based conclusions regarding the effectiveness of financial crime controls. Experience managing review workstreams and quality-assuring the work of others. Strong analytical, interviewing, stakeholder management, and report-writing skills. Experience coaching and developing team members while supporting high-quality review delivery. Ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed, global organization.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using data analytics and technology-enabled testing techniques preferred.

ACAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist), ICA Financial Crime certification, Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS), or equivalent financial crime certification strongly preferred. 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 our 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. US Job Seekers - Click to view the " Know Your Rights " poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.