Compliance Analyst

The Compliance Analyst is responsible for supporting 2LOD processes and oversight for Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing compliance related matters within the Nordic markets (Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway) for American Express products and services, including issuing and acquiring activities.
The Compliance Analyst reports to the AML Compliance Manager in the Nordic LECO team.

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.

Support the Compliance Manager in the following activities:

• Creation and maintenance of AML/CTF/Sanctions policies and procedures.
• Creation and maintenance of AML/CTF/Sanction risk assessments.
• Creation and maintenance of AML/CTF 2LOD reports and documents.
• Creation and maintenance of RCSA controls for 2LOD AML compliance. 
• Providing oversight and effective challenge to 1LOD in AML Compliance.
• Regulatory Change Management.

• University degree in law or commercial law.
• Regulatory compliance experience preferably relating to the payments services, consumer credit sector, data privacy and AML/CTF
• Excellent understanding of compliance regimes, including ability to interpret American Express compliance requirements under laws and regulations
• Strong understanding of payment services systems and processes
• Strong Risk Management skills
• Strong Relationship, Communication and Influencing skills
• Ability to translate legislation and regulations into operational processes
• Ability to oversee projects in order to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives, to prioritize and re-prioritize activities
• Ability to present to Senior Management to assist their understanding of compliance risks associated with their business
• Advanced knowledge of at least one of the Nordic languages + English

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