Team Lead - Analyst Compliance at American Express Company South Africa

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, AML Compliance, Regulatory Reporting, Suspicious Activity Reports, Financial Crime Prevention, Communication Skills, Bilingual Proficiency, Regulatory Compliance, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Attention To Detail, Time Management, Collaboration, Adaptability, Critical Thinking

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. How will you make an impact in this role? We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Team leader to join our EMEA Regional Financial Crime Organization. This is a critical role that will contribute significantly to our efforts in combating financial crimes. Key responsibilities: Manage and lead a team of 10 AML Compliance Assistant, fostering a high-performance culture. Oversee and review potential suspicious activity reports (SARs). Submit suspicious activity reports (SARs) to the relevant regulators. Supervise and facilitate response to information requests received from regulatory authorities. Stay up to date with applicable regulations, laws, and relevant soft law to ensure ongoing compliance. Oversee and ensure the timely and accurate submission of regulatory reports. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor´s dree in Law, or similar level of professional experience. Minimum 5-6 years of proven experience and at least 3 years leading teams and supervising operational units. Advanced proficiency in English and Spanish, both written and oral. Employment eligibility to work with American Express in Spain is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions. 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 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

Manage and lead a team of AML Compliance Assistants while overseeing suspicious activity reports and regulatory submissions. Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and facilitate responses to regulatory inquiries.