Analyst-Compliance

American Express
Japan
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 3+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Relationship-building","Judgement","Analysis","Problem-solving"]

Support investigation and governance for American Express financial crime (ASA) matters across Japan, escalating significant cases and ensuring visibility of financial-crime risks and remediation within the GFCC framework. Partner with the leader to evaluate Japan regulatory requirements, coordinate AML audits and regulatory exams, track issues and remediation, and help MLROs develop local procedures and harmonize the Financial Crimes Program. Ensure effective monitoring of regulatory changes.

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American Express
American Express
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Analyst-Compliance

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Job Summary

Support investigation and governance for American Express financial crime (ASA) matters across Japan, escalating significant cases and ensuring visibility of financial-crime risks and remediation within the GFCC framework. Partner with the leader to evaluate Japan regulatory requirements, coordinate AML audits and regulatory exams, track issues and remediation, and help MLROs develop local procedures and harmonize the Financial Crimes Program. Ensure effective monitoring of regulatory changes.
Location: Japan
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Conduct ongoing investigation of financial crime matters in Japan and escalate significant cases to the manager.
  • •Ensure GFCC Financial Crime risk visibility for the market and that the program operates within GFCC framework, policies, and procedures.
  • •Evaluate applicable regulatory requirements for the GFCC area and assess necessary compliance actions based on critical developments.
  • •Coordinate Japan AML legal entity audits and support internal/external audits, regulatory exams, and ad hoc requests with team management.
  • •Monitor and track remediation of issues, gaps, and audit findings, and support MLROs in developing local procedures and harmonizing the Financial Crimes Program.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Annual BonusHealth InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisabilityRetirementParental LeaveHybrid WorkingCounseling Support

Key Requirements

  • •At least 3 years’ experience in financial crime compliance, with hands-on experience in credit, fraud, collections, or new accounts operations (plus).
  • •High level knowledge of financial crime and related regulatory requirements for Japan.
  • •Experience identifying money laundering risks (e.g., credit cards and merchant services) and developing/implementing financial crime programs and controls.
  • •Proficient communication skills to build and maintain relationships, including strong judgment.
  • •Proficient in both Japanese and English (writing and verbal), with ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-intensive environment.
Experience:3+ years
Skills:CommunicationRelationship-buildingJudgementAnalysisProblem-solving
Languages:JapaneseEnglish

Company Brief

American Express
Provides global payment, credit, and travel-related financial services for consumers and businesses. Best known for its charge and credit cards, merchant payment network, and premium customer rewards and servicing.
Industry: Payments
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: New York City, United States
Founded: 1850
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