Analyst - Compliance at American Express Company South Africa

Gurgaon, haryana, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Crimes Compliance, AML, Operational Risk, Risk Management, Python, Advanced Excel, Power BI, Archer IRM, Data Analysis, Reporting Automation, Risk Monitoring, Governance, Issue Management, Control Oversight, Root Cause Analysis, Stakeholder Collaboration

Industry

Financial Services

Description

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 this 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. How will you make an impact in this role? As an Analyst within the Financial Crimes Program, you will support risk oversight and governance by combining strong analytics capabilities with AML subject matter expertise. You will be required to: Develop and refine reporting to identify emerging financial crimes risk trends across Lines of Business, legal entities, and markets. Utilize python & advanced excel automation to reduce redundancy and manual reporting. Design, build, and maintain dashboards using Power BI to support effective risk monitoring and decision-making. Document and maintain comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and controls to ensure transparency, effective oversight, and governance of the Risk Monitoring Tool. Analyze high-risk Issues and Events recorded in the Operational Risk Management system to identify root causes, control gaps, and key themes. Support GFCC oversight of issue management for the FCRM program, including issues, operational risk events, and remediation plans. Monitor remediation progress, challenge timelines and action plans, and escalate concerns as needed. Support the monitoring and enhancement of AML controls, processes, and governance frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support program objectives, provide risk insights, and ensure alignment across teams to drive effective implementation and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide transparent reporting to ensure risks are clearly identified, assessed, and escalated where appropriate. Minimum Qualifications 3–5 years of experience in Financial Crimes Compliance, AML, Operational Risk, or related risk management functions within a financial institution. Strong understanding of AML regulatory expectations, issue management frameworks, control environments, and governance processes. Proficiency in Python, Advanced Excel, Archer IRM, and Power BI required; experience working with large datasets and automating reporting workflows preferred. Experience supporting regulatory reporting, issue tracking, remediation monitoring, and control oversight activities. Demonstrated analytical capability, with strong attention to detail and the ability to validate and reconcile complex data sets. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document findings and present insights to stakeholders. Ability to work effectively and proactively across global teams and cross-functional stakeholder groups. UK Shift: 12 - 9 PM 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 Support for financial-well-being and retirement Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) 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 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. Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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Responsibilities

The Analyst will support risk oversight and governance by developing and refining reporting to identify emerging financial crimes risk trends, utilizing Python and Power BI for automation and dashboard maintenance. They will also analyze high-risk issues, monitor remediation progress, and support the enhancement of AML controls and governance frameworks.