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How will you make an impact in this role?
This role provides support for the execution of AXP’s Joint Venture Compliance Oversight framework and the delivery of key Compliance Risk Management program activities for Joint Ventures in EMEA.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
* Providing effective day-to-day support for the execution of the JV Compliance Oversight Program related activities, including:
* Developing and managing tracking, coordination, and reviews of monitoring, reporting, and risk assessment activities.
* Supporting Due Diligence activities in collaboration with 1LOD, 2LOD, SME stakeholders, communicating, and driving alignment of activities.
* Providing effective challenge oversight and credible challenge to 1LOD stakeholders.
* Supporting the annual control and compliance evaluation process, compliance risk assessments, compliance monitoring & testing, reporting, and projects, as required.
* Collaborating closely and effectively with a broad group of 1LOD and 2LOD stakeholders and external partners, including Joint Ventures Compliance and risk management teams to ensure compliance with Enterprise-wide policies and procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
* Supporting 1LOD strategic initiatives and compliance projects, including key initiatives impacting Joint Ventures as required.
It will be critical that the candidate build strong relationships with strategic partners across the International Compliance team as well as with Control Management and BU stakeholder and JV partners, to ensure effective coordination, alignment, and delivery of key initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Experience in a regulatory compliance oversight and/or governance role, or equivalent Risk, Control Management, testing, audit, or legal experience.
* Compliance Program activities an asset (risk assessments, monitoring, and testing) and/or Operational Excellence activities (regulatory risk management/project implementation).
* Experience in AML and Sanctions.
* Knowledge of German or Arabic language an asset.
* Experience in M&A Transaction / M&A Due Diligence an asset.
* Strong relationship building and management skills, with demonstrated leadership capabilities.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to manage and drive projects to completion, take on additional responsibilities, and prioritize work in a constantly changing and deadline-driven environment.
We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:
* 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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