Analyst-compliance - Sanctions

2 weeks ago

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Amex Full time

**You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.**

At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly redefining what’s possible — and we’re proud to back each other every step of the way.

When you join #TeamAmex, you become part of a diverse community of over 60,000 colleagues, all with a common goal to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day. We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That’s why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

The Sanctions Analyst will assist with OFAC/Sanctions activities to ensure American Express’ activities meet all applicable regulatory requirements and standard industry practices. The Sanctions Analyst will develop a deep understanding of American Express products, services, customers, entities, and geographic locations to effectively mitigate sanctions-related risks. Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Serve as the primary escalation point for enterprise-wide escalations of likely sanctions matches.
- Identify regulatory OFAC/Sanctions compliance issues/concerns and make suggestions and/or take corrective actions to implement solutions to improve controls/operations.
- Investigate apparent breaches of regulation/compliance standards, make recommendations as appropriate, and execute implementation of corrective measures.
- Review and analyze OFAC/Sanctions inquiries and potential hits.
- Prepare OFAC block and reject reports.

**Qualifications**:

- Experience with Lexis Nexis Bridger or similar sanctions screening software is required.
- A good understanding of the AML and Sanctions risks posed by certain jurisdictions.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively to a wide spectrum of external and internal audiences.
- Strong organizational skills with proven ability to simultaneously drive multiple complex initiatives to completion.
- Strong people leadership and management skills with an ability to influence at all levels.
- Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities under demanding deadlines.
- Outstanding judgment and analytical skills, including the ability to be proactive (e.g., predictive of issues before they occur) as well as reactive.
- Leadership, advocacy and influencing skills, with proven ability to secure consensus among divergent and sometimes conflicting interests.
- Strong computer knowledge, including excellent MS Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint skills.

**Additional Details**:

- Location: Menara Prestige, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur office location - Based on the evolving situation with Covid-19, we will conduct a new hire orientation virtually. From there your training and/or work will be remote until the situation with Covid-19 allows us to move back into our building.
- American Express offers a fantastic and diverse working environment. High performance is rewarded with target driven incentives
- At American Express’ discretion this position may be work from home and adjusted back to “in office” at any time

**Why American Express?**

There’s a difference between having a job and making a difference.

American Express has been making a difference in people’s lives for over 160 years, backing them in moments big and small, granting access, tools, and resources to take on their biggest challenges and reap the greatest rewards.

We’ve also made a difference in the lives of our people, providing a culture of learning and collaboration, and helping them with what they need to succeed and thrive. We have their backs as they grow their skills, conquer new challenges, or even take time to spend with their family or community. And when they’re ready to take on a new career path, we’re right there with them, giving them the guidance and momentum into the best future they envision.

Because we believe that the best way to back our customers is to back our people.

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