Analyst-Compliance (Japanese Speaker)

American Express
Kuala Lumpur
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceExperience: 3+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Relationship management","Judgement","Analysis","Problem-solving","Investigation","Prioritization","Stakeholder management","Regulatory awareness"]

Operate aspects of the ASA (Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions & Anti-Corruption) team to deliver the Financial Crime compliance program for the Japan market. Conduct and escalate investigations, monitor and track regulatory and audit-driven remediation, and maintain visibility into financial crime risk and the risk management program. Support regulatory requirements evaluation, coordinate AML legal entity audits, and assist MLROs with local procedures aligned to GFCC standards.

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Analyst-Compliance (Japanese Speaker)

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Job Summary

Operate aspects of the ASA (Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions & Anti-Corruption) team to deliver the Financial Crime compliance program for the Japan market. Conduct and escalate investigations, monitor and track regulatory and audit-driven remediation, and maintain visibility into financial crime risk and the risk management program. Support regulatory requirements evaluation, coordinate AML legal entity audits, and assist MLROs with local procedures aligned to GFCC standards.
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Investigate financial crime matters within Japan and escalate matters of significance to the manager.
  • •Ensure GFCC financial crime risk/risk management program visibility for the market and adherence to GFCC framework, policies, and procedures.
  • •Evaluate pertinent regulatory requirements over the GFCC area, track regulatory developments, and implement necessary compliance actions.
  • •Coordinate Japan AML legal entity audits and support internal/external audits and regulatory exams/ad hoc requests with team management.
  • •Support Japan market MLROs by developing local procedures and harmonizing delivery of the Financial Crimes Program, including monitoring audit/self-assessment issues and remediation actions.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisabilityRetirementParental LeaveCounseling Support

Key Requirements

  • •At least 3 years’ experience in financial crime compliance, with hands-on experience in credit, fraud, collections, or new accounts operations (a plus).
  • •Strong knowledge of financial crime and related regulatory requirements for Japan.
  • •Ability to identify money laundering risks (e.g., credit cards, merchant services) and develop and implement financial crime programs and controls.
  • •Proficient Japanese and English (writing and verbal), with Japanese native level and English business level.
  • •Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-intensive environment, with strong judgement and investigation/problem-solving aptitude.
Experience:3+ yearsFinancial crime complianceAnti-money launderingSanctionsAnti-corruption
Skills:CommunicationRelationship managementJudgementAnalysisProblem-solvingInvestigationPrioritizationStakeholder managementRegulatory awareness
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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