Compliance Assistant: Anti-Money Laundering

About the position Responsibilities • Conduct time-sensitive, meticulous initial investigations, analyzing each instance of potential money laundering activity and/or suspicious financial activity across multiple jurisdictions and countries, utilizing a wide variety of research and analytical tools. • Produce well-written reports detailing and analyzing potentially suspicious activity for review by a secondary reviewer. • Assist with streamlining casework and with additional projects to aid the Investigations team. • Build strong relationships with strategic partners across the unit to ensure effective coordination of significant investigations. • Demonstrate a keen attention to detail in investigation, analysis, and writing. • Collaborate proactively with colleagues in a hybrid work environment to work through investigative roadblocks. Requirements • Experience analyzing large amounts of data to report critical information • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook • Ability to demonstrate receptiveness to feedback and effectively implement • Effective communication and excellent writing skills • High school diploma Nice-to-haves • At least one year of work experience in a financial services or payment institution in any of the following areas: Anti-Money Laundering, Suspicious Activity Reporting, financial crime, enhanced due diligence, or law enforcement • Possess an analytical mindset with the ability to assess information from various sources and make logical and well-supported decisions • High level of professionalism, self-motivation and sense of urgency • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Proficiency in researching information for business related purposes. • Knowledge of American Express products and systems • Bachelor's degree preferred Benefits • 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 Apply tot his job Apply To this Job