Compliance Assistant AML - English Speaker

AMEX; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A multinational financial services company in Madrid is seeking an AML Compliance Officer to manage compliance matters and provide regulatory guidance. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Law or Business Management, relevant compliance experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers competitive salaries and a flexible working model.

Servicios

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Flexible working model

Career development opportunities

Formación

• 1-2 years of compliance related work experience in an EU bank or financial institution.
• Knowledge of payment services and AML regulations is a plus.
• Ability to build strong relationships with business partners.

Responsabilidades

• Manage AML compliance matters on merchant acquiring business operations.
• Provide daily AML regulatory advice to key stakeholders.
• Act as an AML Subject Matter Expert to meet regulatory requirements.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Fluency in English

Educación

University Degree in Law / Business Management

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Hybrid work location considered. At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, 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.

Responsibilities

• As a member of the EMEA Regional MLRO organization, manage AML compliance 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.
• 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.
• Provide daily AML regulatory advice/guidance to GMS business leaders and other key stakeholders (LOBCO, GCO, OE, Compliance Regulatory, etc.).
• Act as an AML Subject Matter Expert to meet all relevant external and internal applicable AML regulatory requirements.
• Execute proper AML oversight of the different AEPE acquisition models, ensuring regulatory and internal policy requirements are being met.
• Assist in managing AML regulatory interactions and AML regulatory reporting.
• 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; prior experience in Amex merchant business and Acquiring Service Providers' acquisition models is a plus.
• 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 strategic mindset, good analytical skills.
• Employment eligibility to work with American Express in Spain is required; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

Benefits

• 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.

Employment eligibility note: Some locations require authorization to work in the country. This position may require background verification checks in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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