Analyst - Compliance (Sanction & PEP Alerts)

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. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this 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. Responsibilities: Perform end to end due diligence activities on Sanctions and PEP alerts. Able to conduct independent research to assess the risk within it. Management of internal and external SLAs for alerts without any miss. Tracking the same using various internal tools and creating controls for adherence. Fair knowledge of Screening tool Bridger and other research applications like Dow Jones, World Check etc. Identify, escalate and track risks / issues in a timely manner. Perform various risk assessments for the business and interpreting the same for the broader audience. Fair knowledge of vendor on-boarding requirements and risk associated in the engagement with a third party. Collaborate with oversight team and business partners to address identified gaps and working towards finding a sustainable solution. Understands risk categorization and able to conduct Enhanced Due Diligence on the customers accordingly. Working knowledge of Transaction Monitoring process, various system rules and reporting the outcome to competent authorities. Provide accurate information to various audit teams in a detailed and organized way. Provide training to AEBC staffs for uplifting their knowledge regarding AML & Anti-Corruption program and policies. Ensuring effectiveness of the Compliance program and maintaining best in class Compliance culture within AEBC. Qualifications, Skills and Experience: A strong academic qualification such as CA, MBA, CAMS, or LLB is preferred. Prior experience in AML compliance will be considered an added advantage. Sound understanding of global anti-money laundering trends, along with RBI-issued regulations applicable to commercial banks and payment operators, particularly in the context of AML/KYC compliance. Self-motivated, dependable, and adaptable with strong attention to detail. Proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment. Familiarity with applicable laws, regulations, and enterprise-wide policies. Capable of interpreting and applying them in the context of local compliance standards. Excellent collaborative skills to foster positive working relationships with peers, compliance counterparts, and business stakeholders. Proficient in managing multiple stakeholders and providing timely guidance and support to business partners. Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, with the capacity to interact effectively with senior management. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to ensure effective documentation and reporting

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. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this 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.