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American Express

Jan 15, 2025

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Gurgaon

Requirements

  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience within the Big Four or in a bank/financial institution background. The ideal candidate should be someone from a mix of Big 4 audit background and/ internal audit experience/SOX testing/PRSA Testing in a bank/financial institution.
  • MBA, Chartered Accounts, Law Graduates, CPA, ACAMS, MBA and individuals with certifications in audit would be preferred.
  • Ability to work independently from understanding the regulation, designing the test script, execution of fieldwork testing, communication of findings to business and to reporting gaps.
  • Strong problem solving and analytical skills including the ability to conceptualize and break down complex issues into actionable tasks.
  • High degree of organization, individual initiative, results and solution oriented, and personal accountability and resiliency.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English.
  • Prefer language expertise in a foreign language (Japanese, German, Spanish, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Perform compliance operation activities supporting the Market Compliance Officers for International market like overseeing and/executing the AML work.
  • Analyze financial documents and statements to identify any suspicious patterns that have occurred or may occur in the future.
  • Investigate, measure, and report on the organization's risk of suspicious or fraudulent financial activity.
  • Investigating and assessing the financial risks posed by a company's operations and monitoring/regulating high-risk activities.
  • Performing PEP reviews - Decision potential matches at the time of onboarding new accounts. Also, perform Enhanced Due Diligence on confirmed PEP’s at periodic intervals for existing customers.
  • Performing Sanctions reviews - Decision potential matches at the time of onboarding (Front End Screening) and during the lifecycle of the account (Back End Screening).
  • Stakeholder management by leading alignment calls with senior leadership across different business units and obtain concurrence.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of the Team Assistant in this role?

The primary responsibilities include performing compliance operations, analyzing financial documents for suspicious patterns, investigating financial risks, conducting PEP and sanctions reviews, and managing stakeholder alignment calls.

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

Preferred qualifications include a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in the Big Four or banking, an MBA, Chartered Accountants, Law Graduates, CPA, ACAMS certification, and experience in audit.

Is foreign language proficiency preferred for this role?

Yes, proficiency in a foreign language such as Japanese, German, or Spanish is preferred.

What type of work experience is considered relevant for this role?

Relevant work experience includes backgrounds in Big Four audit, internal audit, SOX testing, and PRSA testing within a bank or financial institution.

What skills are essential for a candidate applying to this position?

Essential skills include strong problem-solving and analytical skills, high organization, individual initiative, results orientation, personal accountability, resiliency, and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

What kind of benefits does American Express offer to its employees?

American Express offers competitive base salaries, bonus incentives, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible working models, generous paid parental leave, and career development opportunities, among others.

Is experience with compliance operations necessary for this role?

Yes, experience with compliance operations, particularly in overseeing and executing AML work, is necessary.

Will candidates undergo a background check before employment?

Yes, an offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Does American Express have a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity?

Yes, American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to various statuses protected by law.

What is the nature of the working model for this position?

The working model is hybrid, providing flexibility for onsite, remote, or virtual arrangements depending on the role and business needs.

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American Express

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1850
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly striving to uphold our powerful backing promise to our customers and each other every day. These beliefs have been our North Star for 170 years as our business transformed – from helping evacuate travelers during World Wars, to ensuring the safety of our customers’ funds during the Great Depression in the U.S., to creating the Shop Small® movement to help small businesses recover from the Financial Crisis, to providing aid to communities impacted by many natural disasters and so much more. For generations, the key to our success has been the determination and resilience of our American Express colleagues. Now, as a globally integrated payments company, we work together to provide customers with access to products, insights and world-class experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Join us and let’s lead the way together.

Culture & Values

  • We Back Our Customers

    Relationships are at the heart of our business. We strive to be essential to our customers by delivering exceptional products, services and experiences every day – and promise to have their backs in everything we do.

  • We Make It Great

    We deliver an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything we do, staying focused on the biggest opportunities to be meaningful to our customers. From our innovative products to our world-class customer service, our customers expect the best—and our teams are proud to deliver it.

  • We Do What’s Right

    Customers choose us because they trust our brand and people. We earn that trust by ensuring everything we do is reliable, consistent, and with the highest level of integrity.

  • We Respect People

    We trust and respect one another for who we are and what we contribute. We are accountable to one another and empower every voice through open, courageous dialogue so others feel heard.

  • We Embrace Diversity

    We see diversity of people and experiences as fuel for the creativity and innovation we need to be and deliver our best.

  • We Stand for Inclusion

    We all have biases. However, we do not tolerate bias that excludes or minimizes anyone – all people belong. We’re committed to ensuring that we have a welcoming and inclusive culture where everyone’s voice matters and where people of all races, ethnicities, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations, ages, religions, disabilities and viewpoints can thrive.

  • We Win As a Team

    We view each other as colleagues—part of the same team, striving to deliver the brand promise to our customers and each other every day. Individual performance is essential and valued, but never at the expense of the team.

  • We Support Our Communities

    We respect our communities and are committed to working together so they can thrive and make a meaningful difference in the world.