American Express · 8 hours ago
Vice President, Global Financial Crime Compliance – Global Head of Client Risk Rating (“CRR”) & Customer Due Diligence (“CDD”)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$177K/yr - $282K/yr
15+ years expAmerican Express is a company with a long history of innovation and a commitment to its stakeholders. They are seeking a Global Head of Client Risk Rating and Customer Due Diligence to lead efforts in assessing and mitigating client risk while ensuring regulatory compliance across all business lines. This role involves overseeing a cross-functional team and driving strategic enhancements to the KYC program.
Credit CardsFinanceFinancial ServicesPaymentsTravel
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the Global KYC organization, comprising the GFCC CRR, CDD, KYC teams; and oversight of colleagues in the first line of defense and technology
Oversee program development (including remediation and enhancement) and project-management governance to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations, internal policies, and evolving risks
Drive strategic enhancements to overall CRR/KYC program execution
Engage directly with regulators in connection with KYC portfolio areas
Synchronize efforts with key stakeholders including the Financial Crimes Compliance Surveillance Unit, U.S. Investigations Unit, Threat Assessment Group, Financial Crimes Data Science and Analytics Center of Excellence, Technology, Operations, Model Risk Management, Business Line Compliance, and first-line stakeholders
Establish and maintain comprehensive documentation, metrics, controls and Risk and Control Self-Assessments around all CRR and CDD processes
Administer the GFCC KYC Standards, as published by GFCC under AEMP 04, •Financial Crime Risk Management Policy•
Support GFCC’s response to regulatory exams, audits, and internal reviews both as to CRR/KYC processes and broader GFCC and second-line program elements
Maintain awareness of industry developments and regulatory expectations in AML transaction monitoring and financial crimes detection
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 15 years of experience in large financial services compliance functions with expertise in CIP, KYC, and CDD
Proven expertise in program development and synchronization
Established understanding of global regulatory expectations
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-regional/global and cross-functional teams
Strong communication and influencing skills; ability to interact with senior executives and regulators
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions
Benefits
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
Company
American Express
American Express is a financial services company that provides credit cards, charge cards, payment solutions, and related services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brett Mooney
CEO & Country Manager, American Express Canada
Stephen J. Squeri
Chairman and CEO
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