Manager-Compliance -Quality Control Review at American Express Company South Africa

Sunrise, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Mar, 26

Salary

150250.0

Posted On

22 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Anti-Money Laundering, Financial Crime, Due Diligence, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Communication, Quality Control, Regulatory Compliance, Team Development, Analytical Skills, Conflict Resolution, Time Management, Feedback, Reporting, Technology Enhancement

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. 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. American Express’s Global Financial Crimes Surveillance Unit (GFCSU) is part of the broader Global Risk & Compliance organization, operating within Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC), provides end-to-end oversight and support of global financial crimes investigations. In partnership with broader GFCC teams, GFCSU supports the development, testing, implementation and adjudication of transaction monitoring rules, reports, and other tools to detect potential criminal activity. GFCSU plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with key regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. They also support law enforcement by providing critical information to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, credit card fraud, identity theft, and other financial crimes. How will you make an impact in this role? The Manager GFCSU Quality Control Review position will report to the Director of Financial Intelligence Unit – Governance and Capacity Planning. Leading a team of Quality Control analysts, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that an effective Compliance control program exists across GFCSU processes. This role will interface regularly with GFCSU and GFCC leadership and other Compliance colleagues. Lead, coach, and develop a team of Quality Control Analysts. Guide them in conducting Financial Crime Compliance processes (AML, EDD, Screening) AML quality control reviews for processes managed by GFCSU and USIU (AML, EDD, Screening). Ensure evaluations of alert investigations are conducted in line with established regulatory and procedural requirements. Provide clear feedback to the appropriate teams based on findings. Ensure the consistency of feedback provided by Quality Control reviewers and that it is aligned with the methodology and criteria of the Quality Assurance Program. Oversee the planning, execution and reporting of quality control testing in conformance with professional and department standards. Identify trends procedural adherence and report back to GFCSU and USIU leadership. Monitor and maintain portfolio of quality control analytics to assess and communicate results. Present quality control program objectives, scope, and results to senior management, clearly articulating the potential impact of control gaps in a highly professional and proficient manner. Manage initiatives to expand and enhance quality control review processes and technology. Undertake the identification of error trends and collaborate with impacted teams for remediation and track them to closure. Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrated people/process leadership skills with ability to foster and coach colleagues. Proven ability to lead team members in a way that encourages, develops, and delivers results. 3+ years of work experience in a financial services or payment institution in any of the following areas: Anti-Money Laundering, Suspicious Activity Reporting, financial crime, enhanced due diligence, or law enforcement. Demonstrated fact-based problem-solving and decision-making skills, and the ability to make tactical recommendations Aptitude for working with data, interpreting results and analytic best practices. Ability to communicate analysis, issues, results and recommendations with transparency. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to influence, gain support, and resolve conflict. Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner. Excellent time-management skills and demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment. Salary Range: $89,250.00 to $150,250.00 annually + bonus + benefits The above 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. 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%25 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, but not limited to, 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 Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions

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Responsibilities

The Manager GFCSU Quality Control Review will lead a team of Quality Control analysts to ensure an effective Compliance control program exists across GFCSU processes. This includes conducting AML quality control reviews and providing feedback based on findings.