Project Analyst - Risk Management

Company

American Express

Location

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

Posted At

7/1/2025

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Description

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 ICS Regulatory Compliance Strategy & Operations team, within the ICS Risk & Control team, is looking for a B30 Project Analyst focused on ensuring our customer journey is compliant with existing and new AML/KYC regulatory requirements and on continuing to strengthen our Governance Framework.

Reporting to the Manager - Regulatory Compliance Strategy & Operations, key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Support / complete pre-discovery of AML Requirement to confirm HL Tech / procedural changes required to support the definition of scope in preparation for technical development
Execute on prioritised delivery plans – capability & procedural, including RCMs, in partnership with Product, Business & Compliance teams
Support the Smart Monitoring KRI development working with the Smart Monitoring team, Compliance, GSG Operations and Business to review and map processes as required, identifying areas for improvement, influencing and championing change initiatives to enhance controls
Support internal and external audits and 2nd line testing, sharing existing gaps and control governance, investigating potential gaps through partnering with cross functional teams, undertaking root cause analysis and resolving issues, as appropriate

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have strong project management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Experience of technical change management, including Agile
Self-motivated, business and customer focused with excellent relationship skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail
Ability to deliver results without direct authority
Knowledge of AML preferred, but not mandatory

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

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

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