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Description

As an Analyst in Compliance Program Capabilities, you will contribute to initiatives that strengthen the Global Compliance Risk Management program. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the tools, processes, and data capabilities that enable the identification, assessment, and management of compliance risks.

You will play a key role in supporting projects that drive automation, improve data quality, and enhance the overall efficiency and transparency of compliance processes.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design, implementation, and enhancement of capabilities that enable effective compliance risk management.

• Partner with Compliance, Operational Risk, and Technology teams to document requirements, test solutions, and support deployment of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools.

• Assist in developing and maintaining process, risk, and control (PRC) documentation and frameworks.

• Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) for new tools and enhancements, ensuring functionality aligns with business and compliance requirements.

• Support user training and enablement, including developing materials, conducting walkthroughs, and assisting end users with new system functionality.

• Gather and analyze data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities to improve compliance monitoring and reporting.

• Contribute to the documentation of use cases and requirements for automation and AI-driven solutions, including regulatory change summarization and risk data insights.

• Prepare dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate insights and progress to key stakeholders.

• Support process improvement initiatives that drive efficiency, transparency, and risk awareness.

• Demonstrate a questioning mindset—critically assessing data, testing assumptions, and providing evidence-based recommendations.

• Collaborate with peers and leadership to promote a strong risk-aware culture across the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, data science, risk management, or a related field.

• 1–3 years of experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Audit, Product/Program Management, or related fields within financial services.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and identify actionable insights.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly.

• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization or reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

• Experience using workflow or process documentation tools such as Visio or Lucidchart.

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable to evolving business and regulatory environments.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) systems or tools.

• Exposure to AI or automation technologies used in compliance or risk management functions.

• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance best practices in the financial services industry.

Qualifications

Salary Range: $65,500.00 to $102,500.00 annually bonus benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries

• Bonus incentives

• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan

• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits

• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need

• 20 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy

• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)

• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program

• Career development and training opportunities

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We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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Job: Compliance

Primary Location: US-New York-New York

Schedule Full-time

Req ID: 25020080