Job Description

How will you make an impact in this role?

Reporting to the LACC Director of Financial Crimes Compliance, the Manager JV (Non-Prop) & Governance for Latin America, Canada, and the Caribbean (LACC) will support the Director JV (Non-Prop) & Governance as financial crimes compliance point of contact for regional and market Non-Proprietary GNS Business, and helping to build a strong Regional GFCC Governance, Policies, and procedures across all LACC Financial Crimes Program (for Proprietary and Non-Proprietary Businesses). This individual will be key to oversee the Global Financial Crimes Compliance program across the region and will assess local risks and regulatory changes, and monitor market compliance with the American Express FCRM policy and related standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess financial crimes compliance activities across Latin America, Canada, and the Caribbean.

• Provide guidance and evaluate compliance with market regulations, policies and procedures, including GFCC Policy. Provide guidance to local teams on documentation standards and regulatory expectations.

• Oversee the investigation of complex financial crimes cases, including money laundering, fraud, terrorist financing, sanctions violations, and other suspicious activity.

• Assess emerging risks within the region.

• Support the Director JV (Non-Prop) & Governance as liaison with business, compliance, audit, and regulators in the region.

• Provide credible challenge and advice to ensure the bank’s practices align with regulatory expectations.

• Drive the execution of global FCC policies, standards, and initiatives within the region, tailoring to market-specific nuances where necessary.

• Build effective working relationships with key stakeholder groups, both locally & globally.

• Provide support in regulatory examinations and audits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree in Law, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in GNS, financial crimes compliance, anti-money laundering (AML), or related risk management functions within financial services.
• Exposure or interaction to Latin America, Canada, or Caribbean markets.
• Deep understanding of GNS business or financial crimes regulatory requirements across Latin America, Canada, and the Caribbean.
• Preferable knowledge of global AML, CTF, and sanctions regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to work effectively across diverse markets, cultures, and regulatory environments.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with a risk-based mindset.
• Advanced English Level (C1)