col-wideJob Description:You Lead the Way. We've Got Your Back.With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you'll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that's unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.At American Express, you'll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company's success. Together, we'll win as a team, striving to uphold our and powerful backing promise to provide the world's best customer experience every day. And we'll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team reports directly to the Market Compliance Officer who is also the AMLCO (Anti-money Laundering Compliance Officer) and the MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer).The AML team performs all the activities related to AML topics including enhanced due diligence and transaction monitoring activities.What you will do?Support the Money Laundering Officer conducting specific investigations and time-sensitive, meticulous transaction monitoring activities on Amex Clients, analyzing potential suspicious AML/CFT activities, collecting all available information and elements related to the customer and/or transactions, and maintaining an accurate and timely trackingCollaborate to detect new type of anomalous behaviors and patterns also trough the consolidated review of statistical data at global and market levelPerform the periodic review, analysis, and investigation of clients subject to suspicious activity report providing proper reporting to the Money Laundering Reporting OfficerProduce well-written and accurate reports with the details and outcome of the analysis conducted to identify potential suspicious activities in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations internal policy and proceduresCooperate with the American Express' Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in the transaction monitoring activitiesConduct all analysis and assessment needed about customers identified as high risk in compliance with applicable laws and regulations with specific reference to PEP "Politically Exposed Person", SIP "Special Interested Persons" or clients for which it has been outlined the need to perform further verifications from an AML standpointThe ideal candidate will have the following skills and experiences:Unversity Degree in Law or Economics or equivalent;Knowledge of the AML laws and regulations with specific reference to Customer Due Diligence, KYC Refresh, Ongoing customer/transaction monitoring;Previous experience in role that require data analysis, research (internal/external) investigation, transactions monitoring and review, customer profile review;Keen attention to details in research, analysis, and documentation;Effective communication and excellent writing skills;Good analytical skills and attitude for problem solving approach;Demonstrated ability to handle new and varied work streams depending on business needs;Enthusiastic self-starter; and deadline-driven team player;Fluent Italian and English language, both written and spoken;Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point);Ability to work independently on tasks assigned with the right level of accuracy that the job requires.We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include: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 opportunitiesOffer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
