Financial Crime Analyst
American Express · Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Financial Services · 10,001+ employees
About the role
Oversee market-level financial crime programs in the APAC region to ensure compliance with enterprise standards and local regulatory requirements. Provide investigative support for escalated financial crime surveillance cases and maintain a formal governance framework.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires at least 3 years of experience in financial crime compliance or operational risk with deep knowledge of APAC regulatory requirements. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and possess strong analytical skills for managing large datasets.
Benefits
Full description
The American Express Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) function provides second-line policy, framework, oversight and control solutions to meet the Company’s legal, regulatory and risk management mandates in connection with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Terrorism Financing (CTF), Sanctions and Anti-Bribery and Corruption. The GFCC portfolio comprises all aspects of the Company’s first and second-line financial crime risk management (FCRM) activities, including all lines of businesses in the APAC region and both proprietary non-proprietary global markets.
The Regional Financial Crimes Compliance - APAC team is responsible for overseeing the market level financial crime programs and ensuring implementation of systems, controls and procedures that are compliant with Enterprise standards, Legal Entity policy, and specific local market requirements. The team is also responsible for maintaining a formal governance framework which continuously monitors the health of each market/legal entity program and ensures consistency and alignment with enterprise expectations. They also provide investigative support for the APAC legal entities, handling investigations that are escalated by the Global FC Surveillance Unit.
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.
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.
