Manager, Financial Crimes Risk Controls Transformation

Responsibilities

• Support workstreams that enhance the enterprise's ability to prevent, detect, and respond to financial crime through process, technology, and governance improvements.
• Manage a multi-year roadmap to drive financial crimes transformation across various business units.
• Partner with 1st Line Business Unit teams and 2nd Line of Defense groups to implement risk management frameworks.
• Maintain 1st Line of Defense financial crimes governance structures and control mapping.
• Develop reporting to measure program health and drive proactive issue management and executive communications.
• Partner with product, capabilities, and data governance teams to build future-state financial tools.
• Support change management by reviewing and challenging controls to ensure compliance with evolving regulations.

Requirements

• Prior experience in transformation and program management.
• Strong understanding of governance, target operating models, and control frameworks.
• Experience supporting multi-year strategic programs across cross-functional business units.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, define strategic vision, and drive results in "white space" environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience required.

Benefits

• Competitive base salaries and bonus incentives.
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plans.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits.
• Flexible working model with hybrid arrangements.
• 20+ weeks of paid parental leave.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Access to global on-site wellness centers and confidential counseling support.

About the Company

American Express is a global leader in financial services, built on a 175-year history of innovation and a commitment to backing its customers, communities, and colleagues. We operate with a strong risk mindset to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.