At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

How will you make an impact in this role?

The Anti-Money Laundering (AML) team reports directly to the Market Compliance Officer who is also the AMLCO (Anti-money Laundering Compliance Officer) and the MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer).
The AML team performs all the activities related to AML topics including enhanced due diligence and transaction monitoring activities.

Your responsibilities include:

• Support the Money Laundering Officer conducting specific investigations and time-sensitive, meticulous transaction monitoring activities on Amex Clients, analyzing potential suspicious AML/CFT activities, collecting all available information and elements related to the customer and/or transactions, and maintaining an accurate and timely tracking
• Collaborate to detect new type of anomalous behaviors and patterns also trough the consolidated review of statistical data at global and market level
• Perform the periodic review, analysis, and investigation of clients subject to suspicious activity report providing proper reporting to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer
• Produce well-written and accurate reports with the details and outcome of the analysis conducted to identify potential suspicious activities in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations internal policy and procedures
• Cooperate with the American Express’ Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in the transaction monitoring activities
• Conduct all analysis and assessment needed about customers identified as high risk in compliance with applicable laws and regulations with specific reference to PEP “Politically Exposed Person", SIP “Special Interested Persons” or clients for which it has been outlined the need to perform further verifications from an AML standpoint

Minimum Qualifications:

• University Degree in Law or Economics or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the AML laws and regulations with specific reference to Customer Due Diligence, KYC Refresh, Ongoing customer/transaction monitoring.
• Previous experience in role that require data analysis, research (internal/external) investigation, transactions monitoring and review, customer profile review.
• Keen attention to details in research, analysis, and documentation.
• Effective communication and excellent writing skills.
• Good analytical skills and attitude for problem solving approach.
• Demonstrated ability to handle new and varied work streams depending on business needs.
• Enthusiastic self-starter; and deadline-driven team player.
• Fluent Italian and English language, both written and spoken.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Ability to work independently on tasks assigned with the right level of accuracy that the job requires.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in Italy is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• 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

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.