Analyst Compliance - GFCSU Testing & Rule Optimization

American Express; Madrid; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express is seeking an Analyst within the GFCC Enablement team of Global Financial Crimes Compliance in Madrid. You will support transaction monitoring testing and rule optimization, performing data-driven analysis and evaluating rule design to improve detection capabilities.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates have 1.5+ years in Global Financial Crimes or related risk/compliance fields, strong analytics, technical aptitude, and a

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years’ experience in Global Financial Crimes or risk/compliance roles.
• Strong analytics skills to analyze large datasets and identify trends.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new systems and tools.
• Keen attention to detail in investigation, analysis, and writing.
• Ability to distill complex processes into clear messages for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build relationships and communicate effectively.
• Proven time management to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support GFCC Testing Center of Excellence & Rule Optimization for transaction monitoring testing and optimization.
• Perform data-driven analysis, evaluate rule design and performance, and identify opportunities to enhance detection capabilities and drive process improvements.

Skills

Analytics

Technical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/Economics/Business

Job description

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.

Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) is an organization within Global Risk & Compliance (GRC) andis responsible forleading the enterprise-wide Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions, and Anti Corruption compliance functions. This team has global responsibility foridentifying, investigating, and reporting suspicious activity, including money laundering and terrorist financing, and provides broad analytical and operational support for the company’s enterprise-wide GFCC control framework.

The newly created second line GFCC Enablement organization will lead efforts across strategic and transformational program development initiatives and projects, synchronizing the function’s ongoing operations, and will provide senior oversight of the function’s systems, data and tools. The Analyst of Testing Center of Excellence & Rule Optimization will support GFCC’s transaction monitoring testing and optimization efforts through data-driven analysis, evaluation of rule design and performance, and identification of opportunities to enhance detection capabilities and drive process improvements.

• 1.5 + years’ experience within Global Financial Crimes (Anti-Money Laundering investigations experience preferred) or experience in other Risk & Compliance roles.
• Strong analytics skills, with the ability to analyze large and complex datasets, identify trends and anomalies, and translate findings into actionable insights and recommendations
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn and effectively leverage new systems, analytical tools, and technologies to support testing, analysis, and process optimization.
• Demonstrate a keen attention to detail in investigation, analysis, and writing.
• Proven ability to distill complex process or technical issues into clear, simple messages for diverse audiences
• Proven ability to build and leverage relationships, strong presentation and communication skills and an ability to communicate effectively
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities with strong attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to meet competing deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in conducting Financial Crime investigations, including identifying, assessing and escalating potential financial crime risks.
• Relevant professional certifications or qualifications in Financial Crime, AML, Compliance, Risk, or related disciplines.
• Academic background in Law, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in Spain is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.