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?

The Compliance and Ethics Analyst position is responsible for supporting the Anti-Money Laundering & Anti-Terrorist Financing (AML/ATF) Compliance Program of Amex Bank of Canada, in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and internal American Express policy.

• Conduct AML investigations with respect to transaction monitoring and sanctions screening, as well as documenting and reporting the investigation findings and preparing case files for review.

• Participate in quality reviews of the outsourced service provider(s), provide feedback/training.

• Review potential matches against various regulatory control lists (including OFAC) and provide guidance, as required, in decision making process.

• Interact with Senior Management on Compliance, Legal and business sectors concerning AML/ATF issues.

• Provide regulatory guidance on a case-by-case basis with respect to clients and/or their activity which pose AML risks. Ensure that appropriate due diligence is conducted, and informed decisions are made with respect to such clients and activity.

• Assure that appropriate and timely remediation actions are executed to address Compliance issues.

• Maintain procedures or other documentation and ensures all processes are aligned with the AML/ATF and Anti-Corruption regulatory requirements and internal policy.

• Stay abreast of AML/ATF and Anti-Corruption legal and regulatory requirements.

• Assist management with implementing new and/or revised AML/ATF or Anti-Corruption legislation, as applicable.

• Support other aspects of the Compliance & Ethics program including the Legislative Compliance Management Program, Testing & Monitoring, internal audits, and government examinations, as required.

• Participate in all mandatory training, conferences and online webinars, as appropriate; and

• Support the AML Manager in other duties as assigned.

• Support the Banks Anti-Corruption and ASA Governance and Advisory Programs when required.

Minimum Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent combination of education and business experience.
• Knowledge of Amex Bank of Canada and/or Amex Canada Inc products & services, compliance or audit/internal control/risk management experience and exposure to operating within a regulated environment is desired.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple, concurrent, cross-functional projects.
• Strong analytical skills. Must be persistent in conducting root-cause analysis and demonstrate excellent attention to detail while keeping broader issues/objectives in mind.
• Able to develop recommendations for practical solutions to compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently, work well under pressure, meet deadlines and adapt easily to frequent change.

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

American Express is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment in which all people who apply for positions or who work for or on behalf of Amex are treated with dignity and respect and are provided with equal treatment with respect to employment, regardless of that person's age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, colour, ancestry, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion or creed, marital status, family status, pregnancy, disability, record of offences, social condition or origin, political beliefs, association or activity or other factors prohibited under applicable Human Rights legislation (the “Prohibited Grounds”).   If you have a disability and need accommodation, please speak with the Recruiter for more information.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.