Analyst-Compliance -Global Sanctions Governance- NPG/M&A Support

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How will you make an impact in this role?

Global Sanctions is responsible for developing and maintaining an effective, risk-based enterprise-wide sanctions program that focuses on establishing minimum standards, overseeing effective screening processes, completing the Sanctions Risk Assessment, developing and administering training, providing reporting and key risk indicators, and serving as the Subject Matter Experts to support all business and compliance teams.

The Global Sanctions Governance- Screening Implementation Analyst will serve as the central Sanctions contact for all new products and M&A support to ensure each project is analyzed for Sanctions requirements and the appropriate sign off is provided upon confirmation of Sanctions adherence.

• Will attend the NPA/M&A meetings and serve as the sanctions subject matter expert on the calls.

• Review the project details to ensure sanctions requirement adherence.

• Provide weekly updates on the status of the NPA projects.

• Provide a detailed summary of the projects to leadership to obtain the necessary approvals.

• Act as the Point of Contact for NPA/M&A questions

• Support with NPA/M&A documentation.

• Assist with other functions in support of the Global Sanctions Team as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in sanctions compliance, AML, risk management, or financial crime compliance.

• Experience supporting new product approvals (NPA) and/or mergers & acquisitions (M&A) in a compliance or risk context.

• Proven ability to review project details for compliance with regulatory and sanctions requirements.

• Experience preparing documentation, summaries, and weekly project updates for leadership.

• Strong data analysis and documentation abilities.

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (reporting and presentations).

• Familiarity with workflow/project management tools and compliance tracking systems.

• Knowledge of enterprise sanctions standards, new product governance, and due diligence processes.

• Ability to identify and escalate gaps or risks related to sanctions adherence in projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in sanctions, PEP, or financial crimes compliance

• Familiarity with international regulatory environments

• Strong communication skills to act as the point of contact for NPA/M&A sanctions questions.

• Ability to summarize and present project status clearly to leadership.

• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration across business, compliance, and legal teams.

• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple reviews, approvals, and deadlines.

Salary Range: $65,500.00 to $102,500.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
• 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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

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