Analyst-Compliance : GFCSU Investigations

Analyst-Compliance : GFCSU Investigations at American Express.

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. 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.

American Express’s Global Financial Crimes Surveillance Unit (GFCSU) and the US Investigations Unit (USIU) are part of the broader Global Risk & Compliance organization, operating within Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC). Together, they provide end-to-end oversight and support of global financial crimes investigations. In partnership with GFCC, GFCSU and USIU develop and implement transaction monitoring rules, reports, and other tools to detect potential criminal activity. They investigate suspicious financial behavior and, when necessary, file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) or refer cases to internal compliance partners for global reporting. These teams also manage risk related to politically exposed persons (PEPs) through sanctions screening and enhanced due diligence processes, as well as improper payments that may signal bribery, corruption, or other illicit conduct. GFCSU and USIU play a vital role in ensuring compliance with key regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), USA PATRIOT Act, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. They also support law enforcement by providing critical information to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, credit card fraud, identity theft, and other financial crimes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct time‑sensitive, meticulous financial crime investigations, analyzing each instance of potential suspicious financial activity across multiple jurisdictions and countries, utilizing a wide variety of research and analytical tools.
• Demonstrate a keen attention to detail in investigation, analysis, and writing.
• Produce well‑written reports detailing and analyzing potentially suspicious activity.
• Review other analysts’ investigations and provide constructive feedback.
• Pivot smoothly between the different GFCSU workflows : AML, EDD, Screening and Anti‑Corruption.
• Meet performance expectations : productivity and quality goals.
• Maintain compliance with SLAs.
• Collaborate on additional projects to assist the various CGFCSU teams.
• Develop and maintain an adequate knowledge of the financial crime environment.
• Build strong relationships with strategic partners across to ensure effective coordination of investigations.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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