Compliance Manager

American Express; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Flexible working model

Parental leave policies

Wellness centers access

Career development opportunities

Job summary

American Express is seeking a Compliance Manager to join the Nordic Compliance Team in Sweden. You will lead a 2LOD core-compliance function, advising and overseeing risk management across Nordic operations and coordinating with regulators and audits.

Reporting to the Nordic Compliance Director, you will manage two direct reports and drive regulatory changes, with focus on customer protection, prudential risk, conduct risk and privacy. Fluency in Nordic languages and English is required.

Qualifications

• Nordic-language proficiency as a native speaker in any Nordic language.
• Advanced proficiency in English.
• Experience as a compliance officer in the Swedish, Norwegian or Finnish financial industry.

Responsibilities

• As a 2LOD Compliance Manager in core compliance, you will advise, support and oversee the compliance risk management in the Nordic business of American Express together with your team.
• You and your team will oversee and support the implementation of regulatory changes, interact with regulators, provide internal reporting, oversee the testing plan, prepare and respond to audits.
• The Compliance Manager will have two direct reports. This team will work with core compliance, which is compliance advisory in core compliance areas such as customer protection, prudential risk, conduct risk and to some extent privacy.

Skills

Nordic language proficiency

English proficiency

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Nordic/Swedish/Norwegian/Finnish law degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

We're hiring a new Compliance Manager to the Nordic Compliance Team that will manage the Nordic Core Compliance team. The Compliance Manager will report to the Nordic Compliance Director and work alongside two other Compliance Managers, each responsible for their own areas of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• As a 2LOD Compliance Manager in core compliance, you will advice, support and oversee the compliance risk management in the Nordic business of American Express together with your team.
• You and your team will oversee and support the implementation of regulatory changes, interact with regulators, provide effective challenges on initiatives and projects undertaken by the business, provide internal reporting, oversee the testing plan, prepare and respond to audits.
• The Compliance Manager will have two direct reports. This team will work with core compliance, which is compliance advisory in core compliance areas such as customer protection, prudential risk, conduct risk and to some extent privacy. This team does not support in AML/CTF and does not perform compliance testing.

The Nordic business consists of issuing and acquiring in the American Express card-scheme.

• To be successful in this role, you need to be an experienced compliance officer in PSD2 and CCD1/CCD2 as well as be familiar with cross-border and passporting requirements. Previous experience in working across the Nordic markets is a benefit.

Qualifications

• Swedish, Norwegian or Finnish Law degree or equivalent
• Native speaker in any of the Nordic languages
• Advanced proficiency in the English language
• Previous experience from the Swedish, Norwegian or Finnish financial industry as a compliance officer

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

About Us

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you'll experience our 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.

About The Team

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.