Job 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.



This position will sit within the UK Market Compliance (MCO) Team, responsible for supporting the continuing development and maintenance of a comprehensive anti-money laundering (AML) compliance program within the American Express Services Europe Limited (AESEL) and American Express Payment Services Europe Limited (AEPSL) entities of American Express.


This specific role will sit within the UK AML Screening Team supporting the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) within the AESEL and AEPSL Legal Entities. You will support the screening of persons and entities on core sanctions and risk lists, risk assessments of Special Interest Persons (SIPs) and Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) against watchlists and negative media information and the reviewing of High-Risk customers/entities.

How will you make an impact in this role?

Conducting reviews on risk list individuals and sanction screening and completing risk assessments of both PEPs and SIPs to ensure all risks have been considered and actions have been taken accordingly to ensure Compliance with all relevant procedures and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

A basic knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, standards, and policies relevant to AESEL and AEPSL in the area of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorist Financing (CTF). Basic understanding of UK AML Regime, including ability to interpret AML/CTF requirements e.g. Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, The Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, Joint Money Laundering Steering Group (JMLSG), Bribery Act 2010 and Terrorism Act 2000. Strong Teamwork, Relationship, and Influencing skills.

Strong communication skills and ability to produce written summaries which clearly consolidate recommendations and conclusions Ability to self-manage workload as well as being able to work in a goal-based environment, particularly with the ability to balance efficiency and effectiveness. To have previously worked in an operations environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with PEPs, SIPs, Risk Lists, Sanctions or EDD investigations.

A background in Compliance, Risk, Fraud/AML is preferable

University Graduate and/or relevant professional qualifications - Law Degree, Compliance/AML Diploma, ACAMS Certification

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.