Compliance Assistant AML - English Speaker

American Express; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global financial services company in Madrid is looking for an AML Compliance Specialist to manage compliance matters in the merchant acquiring business. The successful candidate will provide regulatory guidance and execute AML oversight, fostering strong relationships across the organization. Candidates should hold a degree in Law or Business Management and have analytical skills. This role offers competitive salaries and a flexible working model.

Servicios

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Career development and training opportunities

Flexible working model

Formación

• 1-2 years of compliance-related work experience in a financial institution.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written is a must.
• Knowledge of payment services and AML regulations will be a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Manage AML compliance-related matters in the merchant acquiring business.
• Provide daily AML regulatory advice to business leaders.
• Execute proper AML oversight of various acquisition models.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Educación

University Degree in Law / Business Management

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Overview

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this 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.

Join our dynamic UK Demand Generation team and play a pivotal role in driving our social media campaigns to new heights. This role will execute marketing campaigns on “always-on” social media channels to drive continued growth in acquisition volume and improvements in investment efficiency.

How will you make an impact in this role?

As a member of the EMEA Regional MLRO organization, the candidate will manage a variety of AML compliance related matters on the merchant acquiring European business operations, providing advice / guidance and overseeing implementation of Enterprise and AML policies and procedures to achieve compliance with legal obligations and Company policy. As part of the 2 Line of Defense, the candidate will :

1. Identify and analyze AML legal requirements applicable to the merchant business activities performed in the EEA countries where American Express Payments Europe, S.L. (AEPE), is licensed to operate with other business models other than a permanent establishment
2. Provide daily AML regulatory advice / guidance to the GMS business leaders and other key stakeholders (LOBCO, GCO, OE, Compliance Regulatory, etc.)
3. Act as an AML Subject Matter Expert to meet all relevant external and internal applicable AML regulatory requirements
4. Execute proper AML oversight of the different AEPE acquisition models, ensuring regulatory and internal policy requirements are being met
5. Assist managing of AML regulatory interactions and AML regulatory reporting
6. Perform AML risk assessment of new AEPE / GMS acquisition models / initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

• University Degree in Law / Business Management. Working knowledge of payment services and AML / CTF regulations will be a plus
• A minimum of 1-2 years of compliance related work experience in an EU bank, financial institution and / or non-banking financial services industry
• Analytical skills. Proficient on MS Office
• Knowledge of company operating processes within a multinational company such as Amex is a plus, as well as prior experience in Amex merchant business and Acquiring Service Providers' acquisition models
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to build strong relationships with business partners, compliance stakeholders and other peers
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written is a must
• Problem solving and strategical mindset, good analytical skills
• Employment eligibility to work with American Express in Spain is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

Benefits and Additional Information

• 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.