Director - ICS Financial Crime EU KYC Standard (m / w / d), Frankfurt am Main

American Express; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global financial services company in Frankfurt seeks a Director to lead a team focused on EU KYC compliance and regulatory change management. This role involves ensuring understanding of EU regulations, managing projects, and engaging with stakeholders. A minimum of 6 years in financial crime risk management is required. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working arrangements.

Leistungen

Competitive base salary

Bonus incentives

Flexible working model

Healthy Living activities

Occupational health consultation

Qualifikationen

• 6+ years experience in financial crime risk management.
• Excellent project management and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in financial services preferred.

Aufgaben

• Ensure understanding of EU AML Regulations and KYC policies.
• Conduct gap assessments against regulations and standards.
• Document business requirements for technology engagement.
• Manage timelines, budgets, risks and issues.
• Engage with stakeholders for effective change management.

Kenntnisse

Financial crime risk management

Regulatory change management

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

ICS Governance & Control sits within International Card Services (ICS). ICS issues products to our Consumer and Commercial customers and is part of American Express’ global growth strategy. The role leads a diverse team focused on enhancing onboarding and refresh processes to meet EU KYC standards and regulations effective in 2027, with extensive collaboration across business units and geographies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure comprehensive understanding of applicable EU AML Regulations, EBA Technical standards and internal KYC policies.
• Conduct gap assessments of current processes against EU AML Regulations, EBA Technical standards and internal KYC standards and policies.
• Document business requirements for Product and Technology engagement.
• Oversee delivery or change, managing timelines, budgets, risks and issues.
• Engage with stakeholders including business unit leaders, compliance officers, and regulatory bodies to facilitate effective change management.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in financial crime risk management and / or regulatory change management.
• Excellent project management, communication, and interpersonal skills with ability to interact with senior BU / tech counterparts.
• Experience within the financial services industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to analyze data and identify trends.
• Demonstrated history of managing large teams with varied backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Finance, Business, Risk Management, or related field; advanced degrees or certifications are advantageous.
• Experience leading large-scale capability / platform change as a business lead within financial crime or regulatory change in financial services.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Bonus incentives
• Support for financial well-being and retirement
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements
• Healthy Living activities and medical screening
• On-site facilities including showers and fitness membership support
• Parenting support, including private spaces for breastfeeding and childcare subsidies
• Occupational health consultation, confidential counseling, and career development opportunities

Amex Flex offers flexibility for on-site, hybrid, or remote work depending on role and business needs. Offer of employment is conditioned upon successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

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