Vice President, Head of Anti-Bribery and Corruption Program Execution

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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

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 Role

The American Express Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) function provides second-line policy, framework, oversight, and control solutions to meet the Company’s legal, regulatory, and risk management mandates in connection with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Terrorism Financing (CTF), Sanctions, and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

The GFCC portfolio comprises all aspects of the Company’s first- and second-line financial crime risk management (FCRM) activities, covering all lines of business in the United States and both proprietary and non-proprietary global markets.

Reporting to the Global Head of Anti-Bribery and Corruption, the Head of ABC Program Execution is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the ABC Program and supporting the Global Head of ABC in setting the ABC compliance strategy and driving execution across all business lines and jurisdictions.

This role ensures globally consistent implementation of the ABC Program within GFCC and across all business lines and geographies. The position also ensures that the ABC function operates in a coordinated manner across GFCC to deliver an integrated financial crime risk management framework. Additionally, this role supports oversight of GFCC’s contribution to the enterprise-wide fraud and insider risk management frameworks.

The position requires close coordination with business leadership, compliance partners, legal, risk, and operations teams, as well as direct engagement with domestic and international regulators.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day execution of the ABC compliance program, including policies, procedures, risk assessments, controls, and testing frameworks.
• Partner with first- and second-line stakeholders to support implementation of the firm’s fraud risk management strategies.
• Ensure the ABC team operates in an integrated manner and delivers consistent ABC and fraud risk management guidance.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure ABC and fraud risks are managed holistically and consistently across lines of business and geographies.
• Develop and implement management information and reporting to identify bribery and corruption risks and drive effective risk ownership across first- and second-line teams.
• Lead or support regulatory examinations, audits, and internal reviews related to ABC and fraud.
• Partner with the General Counsel’s Organization to analyze evolving global ABC laws and regulatory expectations and translate them into second-line compliance requirements.
• Escalate issues and potential breaches through appropriate governance channels.
• Support the development and enhancement of technology platforms and tools that improve risk management effectiveness and efficiency.
• Provide expert-level guidance to business units and compliance personnel on ABC and fraud risks and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee development and delivery of relevant enterprise-wide training.
• Manage and develop a global team supporting program execution.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Anti-Bribery and Corruption compliance.
• Extensive experience developing and operating ABC compliance programs, including risk assessments, internal controls, training, and testing.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. and international ABC regimes (e.g., U.S., EU, UK).
• Demonstrated experience managing regulatory relationships and responding to regulatory examinations or inquiries.
• Proven leadership designing and managing enterprise compliance programs within complex, matrixed environments.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior executives and regulators.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Advanced degree in a related field (e.g., JD, MBA) preferred.
• U.S. law degree with experience practicing in the ABC space is a plus.

Salary Range: $176,750.00 to $282,000.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + 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.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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