Manager-Compliance

American Express

  • Phoenix, AZ
  • $90,000-165,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 hours ago
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this 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.Regulatory Compliance ManagerAmerican Express Company is seeking a skilled Regulatory Change Management professional to join our Global Compliance & Ethics team. This role will support the proactive identification, assessment, and implementation of regulatory changes across the organization, ensuring that all business units adhere to evolving regulations. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in navigating the complex regulatory environment affecting financial services and will be adept at managing changes that impact our business operations worldwide.Responsibilities:Regulatory Monitoring and Change Management
  • Continuously monitor domestic and international regulatory developments to identify changes that impact American Express.
  • Utilize automated tools for horizon scanning and maintain an up-to-date understanding of new regulations, amendments, and repeals.
  • Implement strategies for responding to regulatory changes across different business units and corporate functions.
  • Ensure that all compliance efforts align with corporate objectives and policies.
Regulatory Compliance and Risk Assessment
  • Conduct an impact analysis using established methodologies to evaluate the potential impact of regulatory changes on various business units prioritizing changes based on their complexity, urgency, and potential business impact.
  • Support ongoing monitoring of risk standards and programs to drive compliance with legal, regulatory, and Corporate Policy requirements.
Global Legal Inventory Management
  • Collaborate with legal professionals to update and maintain the global legal inventory system with new regulatory requirements.
  • Identify opportunities for improving legal inventory management processes based on data insights, including technology enhancements or process optimization.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
  • Effectively communicate regulatory changes and their implications to stakeholders at all levels within the organization.
  • Work alongside Compliance Officers, Control Management Teams, Process and Control Owners, and other key stakeholders to facilitate group alignment on compliance expectations.
  • Coordinate with training teams to ensure effective delivery of training materials.
Data Analysis and Reporting
  • Interpret complex datasets related to new regulations, amendments, and enforcement actions to inform risk assessments and compliance strategies.
  • Develop reports that track compliance metrics and the status of regulatory change implementations across various business units.
  • Regularly present findings to senior management with insights on performance against regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in law, Finance, Business Administration or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of overall experience in Banking and Financial Services, of which a minimum of 2 years' experience in compliance or regulatory change management.
  • Experience in using or maintaining a repository of laws/rules/regulations and their corresponding obligations (e.g., GRC platform) preferred.
  • Intermediate skills in data analysis, reporting, and risk assessment, including the use of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
  • Experience using generative artificial intelligence tools preferred.
  • Professional regulatory compliance certification preferred.
  • Excellent analytical skills with an ability to interpret complex legal documents.
  • Demonstrated project management skills with attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with U.S. regulatory requirements (e.g., issued by CFPB, Federal Reserve, and OCC).
Skills:
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a dynamic team.
  • Strong organizational skills with capability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Aptitude for critical thinking and problem-solving.
Salary Range: $90,000.00 to $165,000.00 annually + bonus + benefitsThe above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.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
  • 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
  • Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
  • Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
  • 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
  • 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
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our .American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.US Job Seekers - Click to view the “ ” poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window:Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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