Director - First Line of Defense (1LOD) Regulatory Compliance Advisory at American Express Global Business

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

215250.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, UDAAP, Regulation Z, Regulation B, Regulation E, GLBA, Compliance Risk Assessments, Control Design, Regulatory Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Business Acumen, Regulatory Interpretation, Consumer Protection

Industry

Financial Services

Description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director – First Line of Defense (1LOD) Regulatory Compliance Advisory professional to support U.S. Commercial Card and Payments businesses. This role is a key member of the GCS Regulatory Advisory Practices team, responsible for ensuring that business activities operate in full compliance with applicable U.S. laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role provides proactive regulatory guidance to business leaders, with a strong emphasis on consumer protection, commercial card, and payments regulations, including requirements related to customer treatment, disclosures, billing practices, and data usage. This individual will play a critical role in translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable business practices, while ensuring alignment with enterprise compliance frameworks and regulatory expectations. The position requires extensive collaboration across business units, Compliance (2LOD), Legal, Risk, and Audit, and includes program management responsibilities supporting regulatory change management, exam readiness, and remediation efforts. The ideal candidate demonstrates deep knowledge of U.S. regulatory frameworks governing payments and lending products and can effectively balance regulatory expectations with business objectives. At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values [https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/company/who-we-are/]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 [https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/colleagues/benefits]. 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 [https://www.eeoc.gov/poster]” 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. The below represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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Responsibilities

Provide proactive regulatory guidance to U.S. Commercial Card and Payments businesses to ensure compliance with laws and internal policies. Translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable business practices while managing regulatory change and exam readiness.