Job Description

In our Compliance department in Belgium, we are looking for a compliance analyst to strengthen and join our Team.

Compliance plays a critical role in protecting the company, its brand and its employees through practical, solution-focused guidance on regulatory and ethics-related matters. Compliance maintains and continually enhances a comprehensive and highly effective compliance program across the company. Compliance strives to be a valued partner to our businesses while building a reputation of credibility and effectiveness with regulators.

American Express is committed to protecting and enhancing its brand and reputation through an intense focus on customer service and ethical business conduct.

How will you make an impact in this role?

• The compliance analyst role provides compliance advice & support to the business on a range of compliance related activities including conducting compliance monitoring & testing, reporting (including anti-money laundering (AML), reporting & investigation, training, development of policies & procedures, risk assessments & mitigation, complaint management, and compliance communications.
• Your key tasks and responsibilities are to assist in the following activities:
• Monitoring of client’s transactions and reporting
• To support Business in terms of KYC process
• Perform testing activities the due diligence on new Clients, requesting the KYC information and documentation and making an analytical risk assessment for new accounts
• Thoroughly and succinctly document the research and analysis related to the testing and monitoring activities for an audience that includes Management, Regulators, Internal Audit, Senior Managers and Internal Compliance
• Regularly evaluate existing accounts according to established policies and procedures
• Periodical review of KYC records as to completeness including verifying that due diligence has been performed and that due diligence standards are complied with; also that the files and risk assessments are current and up to date
• Alerts handling in internal Compliance systems (GAITS, Cadence, etc)
• Participation in Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption process
• Participation in policies and procedures development and regular update
• Responsible for a good understanding of Compliance regulations, policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

• Combining good interpersonal skills with strong research and analytical skills

• A back ground which is a solid basis for a career as compliance professional, preferably based on a legal or economic education and compliance experience
• Able to assimilate the requirements of the role quickly
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written (Dutch and/or French and English)
• Must have good planning and time management/prioritization skills
• Ability to work independently and also to liaise with other departments

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in Belgium is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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 our 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.