Reporting to a Compliance Manager Australia & NZ, the role involves proactively providing effective & timely Compliance advice to all lines of business by analysing legislative & regulatory compliance requirements with a predominant focus on the AML Program and translating those requirements into productive operational processes, policies & procedures.

Responsibilities

- As part of the AML Transaction Monitoring Program, investigate & review all AML & sanctions related cases (e.g. PEPs, SIPs, Transaction Monitoring and Suspicious Matter Reporting, Enhanced Due Diligence, etc.) within the required timeframes
- From time to time, review & provide Compliance sign-off on advertising & marketing material, business proposals, policies & procedures, and other related documents
- Participate in Compliance monitoring programs to ensure compliance with legislative & regulatory requirements, as well as with internal American Express policies & procedures

- Conduct ongoing Compliance training
- Management & resolution of compliance gaps




- Maintain a high level of confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information
- Co-ordinate, compile & maintain Compliance reports, compliance risk assessments, inventories of obligations and records of Compliance activities
- Develop & maintain a working knowledge of relevant laws & regulations affecting the Australian & NZ markets

Qualifications

- Experience within Compliance or related functions preferred– e.g. legal, internal audit, risk management
- Knowledge of financial services/products and related compliance requirements, in particular Anti Money Laundering obligations
- Knowledge of legislative & regulatory requirements in Australia & New Zealand preferred, including knowledge of Consumer Credit laws, Competition and Consumer law and Privacy law
- Aptitude for analysis, investigation & problem solving, including devising commercially-oriented compliance solutions
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Ability to partner with business units & influence key stakeholders

📌 Compliance Analyst (Sydney)
🏢 American Express
📍 Sydney