Analyst-Compliance Quality Control Review

About This Role

This role involves conducting quality control reviews of Financial Crime Compliance processes, specifically Anti-Money Laundering (AML) investigations, managed by the GFCSU and US Investigations at American Express. The Analyst ensures adherence to legal, regulatory, and internal procedural requirements, providing real-time feedback and correcting errors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quality control reviews of Financial Crime Compliance processes (AML, EDD, Screening) managed by the GFCSU and USIU
• Evaluate cases after initial decision to ensure adherence with procedural and regulatory guidance
• Provide real-time feedback to analysts if a material or non-material error is identified
• Close all cases after review is completed, including correcting any errors prior to submission for closure if required
• Assist in BAU case investigations based on business needs

Requirements

• Two+ years of work experience at a financial services institution, retail/commercial bank, or payment processing institution in AML/BSA, financial crimes compliance, know-your-customer (KYC), enhanced due diligence, screening/sanctions risk management, and/or operational risk
• Proven analytical skills and demonstrated ability to research, assess, interpret, resolve, and remediate issues with regulatory impact
• Excellent time-management skills and demonstrated ability to balance competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 2+ years of work experience at a financial services institution, retail/commercial bank, or payment processing institution in AML/BSA, financial crimes compliance, KYC, enhanced due diligence, screening/sanctions risk management, and/or operational risk.

Nice to Have

• Business Self Testing (BST), Quality Control, or Quality Assurance experience
• Self-motivated with an ability to learn quickly and independently
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner

Benefits