Compliance Manager

The Global Risk & Compliance (GRC) organization serves as American Express’ independent risk management function. GRC maintains the enterprise risk framework, provides oversight and challenge, and monitors key risks. By embedding risk discipline into strategy and operations, GRC enables responsible growth, innovation, and long-term value creation while protecting customers and shareholders.

Reporting to the Director in the EMEA Regional Financial Crimes Organization, this position sits under the Program Governance team under Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) department. The role is accountable for driving the governance and oversight of the EMEA Financial Crimes Compliance Program (Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions, and Anti-Corruption), ensuring that frameworks, systems, controls, and procedures are effectively designed, implemented, and aligned with Enterprise standards, Legal Entity policies, and local regulatory requirements.

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in finance, law, business, or a related field preferred. Relevant certifications (e.g., ACAMS, ICA) are an advantage.

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in AML/CTF/Risk governance or project management within a compliance, risk management or audit role.

• Strong data analysis and reporting skills, with the ability to extract actionable insights from diverse data sources.

• Decisive self-starter with high degree of accountability, curiosity, solution-oriented approach, able to manage competing long-term and short-term priorities in fast paced environments.

• Strong project and relationship management, collaboration, organisational, and interpersonal skills with ability to influence and engage partners.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate confidently and effectively with senior stakeholders.

• Outstanding organisational skills and an extremely positive “can-do” attitude, with ability to work independently.

• Have a global mindset; able to work well across time zones and work cultures.

• Advanced proficiency in analytics tools, Gen-AI, Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to quickly adopt new technologies and platforms.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the UK 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.

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.