Director – Head of Regulatory Advisory
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At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to support our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you will experience comprehensive support for your holistic well‑being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Your voice and ideas matter; your work makes an impact, and together we will define the future of American Express.
How you will make an impact in this role
- Lead the Regulatory Advisory Team as Director, acting as the primary senior point of reference for all regulatory matters
- Provide authoritative interpretation and guidance on all applicable regulations
- Support strategic initiatives and business decisions by assessing regulatory impacts and advising senior stakeholders and committees
- Monitor regulatory developments at national, EU, and international levels, translating them into actionable guidance for the business
- Strengthen internal governance through policies, frameworks, and risk assessments
- Handle supervisory interactions and requests for information
- Oversee regulatory aspects of product development and lifecycle management for issuing and acquiring services
- Collaborate with other Compliance teams, including international teams, to ensure a coordinated approach
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of regulatory specialists, fostering a risk‑culture of excellence
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in Law
- +10 years of experience in Compliance or Legal roles, preferably within banking, financial services, or regulated fintech
- Extensive expertise in the regulatory framework governing payment services, including issuing and acquiring
- Proven experience managing interactions with supervisory authorities
- Strong strategic thinking and the ability to provide pragmatic guidance to executive and business stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of clearly articulating complex regulatory topics
- Solid leadership capabilities with experience managing teams in dynamic and evolving environments
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work in a deadline‑intensive environment
- Fluency in Italian and English (both written and verbal); additional languages are an advantage
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 counselling 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.
Seniority level
- Director
Employment type
- Full‑time
Job function
- Other