AML Compliance Manager-25012418

Description

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.

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 & Anti-Terrorist Financing (AML/ATF), Sanctions and the Anti-Corruption (“ASA”) Governance Manager, will be responsible for delivering and/or coordinating the ongoing requirements related to functional procedures, training, reporting and exam management in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and internal American Express policy. This role will be reporting to the Senior Manager within the Anti-Money Laundering Office of Amex Bank of Canada (“Bank”). The ASA Compliance Manager provides support for the Bank’s ASA Programs, ensuring quality and consistency of governance standards and reporting across the function. The ASA Governance Manager must maintain a clear understanding of the ASA regulatory requirements, internal expectations, and processes across all lines of business in order to successfully document and report on ASA risks for the Bank. Responsibilities include: Drive continued improvement of the ASA Program’s suite of procedures, desk instructions and guidance including alignment and assurance of related first line operating procedures. This will include understanding and incorporating broader Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) uplifts and revisions as well as any applicable changes to the Bank.

Manage the alignment and timely completion of the function’s reporting requirements while seeking to enhance ASA risk reporting capabilities. Responsibilities include oversight of first line risk reporting as well as all ASA reporting, including Bank committees and Board.
Support the ASA Risk Management Framework through control assessment and effectiveness testing.
Develop, maintain and provide specialized training to Bank colleagues, Senior Management and Directors, as required.
Coordinate Exam Management efforts, where necessary with Global teams. Includes both internal oversight / audit and external reviews of the Bank’s ASA program as well as broader reviews that impact the function. Manage resultant action plans where applicable.
Responsible for the function’s Record keeping requirements including System of Record (SOR) integrity and version control of functional documentation such as regulatory filings and procedures.
Perform special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.
Support the Banks Anti-Corruption and ASA Operation and Advisory Programs when required.

Minimum Qualifications

University degree or equivalent combination of education and business experience.
Minimum 10 years’ experience related to ASA compliance program strategy and management, and goal & program effectiveness evaluation processes.
Strong working knowledge of American Express or banking industry products and services, in particular a strong understanding of credit card and loan products.
Strong understanding of Canada’s regulatory environment and applicable laws and regulations as it relates to ASA.
Preferred applicant will have ACAMS Certification.
Strong organizational and planning skills to administer and perform a broad range of projects and processes.
Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills to successfully interact, persuade, and influence a broad spectrum of constituents at all levels.

Minimum Qualifications

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

American Express is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment in which all people who apply for positions or who work for or on behalf of Amex are treated with dignity and respect and are provided with equal treatment with respect to employment, regardless of that person's age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, colour, ancestry, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion or creed, marital status, family status, pregnancy, disability, record of offences, social condition or origin, political beliefs, association or activity or other factors prohibited under applicable Human Rights legislation (the “Prohibited Grounds”). If you have a disability and need accommodation, please speak with the Recruiter for more information.

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

Job

Compliance

Primary Location

Canada-Ontario-Toronto

Organization

A6437 - Glbl Compliance & Ethics

Schedule

Full-timeJob Band 35Work Location Options Hybrid

Job Posting

Jul 15, 2025, 4:30:43 PM - Jul 30, 2025, 3:59:00 AM

Recruiter

Amy Kuriakose

Hiring Manager

Zain Baig

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