**Job Description**:**You Lead the Way. We've Got Your Back.**At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we're supporting our customers' financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly redefining what's possible - and we're proud to back each other every step of the way. When you join #TeamAmex, you become part of a diverse community of over 60,000 colleagues, all with a common goal to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day.American Express's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), within Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC), provides end-to-end support and oversight of global financial crimes investigations. In conjunction with GFCC partners, the FIU develops and implements automated transaction monitoring rules, reports, and other processes designed to identify activity potentially indicative of criminal behavior. The FIU also investigates potentially suspicious financial activity and, when appropriate, files suspicious activity reports (SARs) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), which is part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and/or refers matters to internal compliance partners for review and reporting globally. In addition, the FIU manages risk associated with politically exposed persons and persons and entities on core sanctions and risk lists through regular screening, and also manages risk associated with improper payments that could be indicative of bribery, corruption, or other illicit activity by reviewing internal American Express payments and expenditures. The FIU performs a critical role in ensuring that American Express complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act, the USA PATRIOT Act, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and provides law enforcement with key information for the investigation and prosecution of money laundering and terrorist financing, credit card fraud, identity theft, and other criminal activity.**Responsibilities**:- Obtain IDs and access for new employees and ensure their ability to work within the different environments needed for their daily activities- Provide solutions for issues that arise that hinder the investigative process- Draft communications in a clear and concise manner for large audiences- Participate in testing and validation of new systems and changes to existing systems that support the FIU investigative process- Create or enhance documentation for new and existing procedures- Proactively identify and remediate issues relating to systems access, technology outages, managerial reporting, and inventory initiatives- Independently investigate, test, and research to find solutions- Engage with external partners on department wide initiatives- Provide audio & video support for meetings and town halls as needed- Partner with key Sanctions stakeholders to ensure continued alignment on projects, issues, and personnel change**Qualifications**:- Ability to independently find solutions where no known resolutions exist- Knowledge of American Express Sanctions screening processes and systems is preferred- Clear and precise communication skills, both verbally and written- Superior organization and planning skills with attention to detail is a must- Demonstrated ability in critical thinking, strategic planning, adaptability and ability to work under pressure- Demonstrated ability to influence senior management and achieve results through others- Self-motivated and ability to work autonomously- Bachelor's Degree preferred
