Specialist-Compliance: Financial Crimes Investigations

The successful candidate will work in our hub in Mexico to mitigate risk to the American Express enterprise through research and analysis of financial activity for suspicious patterns along with the review of records. Candidates must be flexible and willing to change responsibilities to meet business needs, should be comfortable reading and reviewing records from multiple jurisdictions, and be able to work with various teams across American Express, including international Market Compliance Officers, line of business representatives, and project teams, among others.

How will you make an impact in this role?

• Conduct time-sensitive, meticulous financial crime investigations, analyzing each instance of potential suspicious financial activity across multiple jurisdictions and countries, utilizing a wide variety of research and analytical tools.

• Demonstrate a keen attention to detail in investigation, analysis, and writing.

• Produce well-written reports detailing and analyzing potentially suspicious activity.

• Ability to pivot smoothly between the different GFCSU workflows: AML, EDD, Screening and Anti-Corruption.

• Meet performance expectations: productivity and quality goals.

• Compliance with SLAs.

• To develop and maintain an adequate knowledge of the financial crime environment.

• Build strong relationships with strategic partners across to ensure effective coordination of investigations.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 1 year of work experience.

• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

• Microsoft Excel proficiency.

• Proven ability to work with and analyze large amounts of data in order to report critical information.

• Effective communication and excellent writing skills.

• High level of professionalism, self-motivation, and sense of urgency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of languages other than English would be a plus.

• Certification in Compliance, AML or Financial Crime related fields.

• Experience working in KYC, Transaction monitoring, Sanctions or EDD departments.

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.