Compliance Assistant AML

American Express
Madrid
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 1-3 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical skills","Problem-solving","Independent work","Teamwork","Integrity"]

Perform customer profile analysis and sanctions screening by gathering information from internal and external sources to assess sanctioned individuals, PEPs, and relevant datasets. Monitor and investigate suspicious transaction alerts, execute fieldwork on time, and produce timely, accurate reporting. Coordinate with stakeholders for concurrence on suspicions, stay current on regulatory changes, and communicate progress and potential concerns to the MLRO team and market Compliance officers.

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American Express
American Express
2 days ago

Compliance Assistant AML

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Job Summary

Perform customer profile analysis and sanctions screening by gathering information from internal and external sources to assess sanctioned individuals, PEPs, and relevant datasets. Monitor and investigate suspicious transaction alerts, execute fieldwork on time, and produce timely, accurate reporting. Coordinate with stakeholders for concurrence on suspicions, stay current on regulatory changes, and communicate progress and potential concerns to the MLRO team and market Compliance officers.
Location: Madrid
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Conduct customer profile analysis and sanctions screening against lists of sanctioned individuals and PEPs using internal and external sources.
  • •Monitor, manage, and review suspicious transaction alerts, including timely execution of fieldwork and investigations.
  • •Identify and communicate suspicions to stakeholders (e.g., Security, Fraud) and obtain concurrence for follow-up.
  • •Carry out sanctions-related investigations and ensure timely, accurate reporting to relevant authorities.
  • •Stay current on regulatory changes and complete regulatory reporting tasks; provide regular progress updates to the Team Leader and MLRO officers.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Annual BonusHealth InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability InsuranceRetirementParental LeaveHybrid WorkCounseling SupportWellness Stipend

Key Requirements

  • •1–3 years of proven experience in a bank/financial/payment institution within Compliance or AML, with hands-on transaction monitoring and alert investigation.
  • •Hands-on experience with EDD/CDD and the ability to monitor information and report suspicious transactions.
  • •Degree in law, criminology, or ADE.
  • •Knowledge of Spanish anti-money laundering regulations and experience with customer acquisition analysis or control.
  • •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including report writing on suspicious activity.
Experience:1-3 yearsAMLTransaction monitoringFinancial servicesPayments
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Analytical skillsProblem-solvingIndependent workTeamworkIntegrity
Languages:SpanishEnglish

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

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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