Job Description

American Express invites you to share your resume so you can be considered for future “Analyst - Compliance” opportunities in our Gurgaon based office.

You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.

With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

As a brand built on going above and beyond to provide the best customer experience, having the most exceptional colleagues is paramount. As the face of the company, you can create positive interactions with our customers every day–from curating a unique travel or lifestyle experience to helping them with their everyday needs. And, you can grow your skills through industry-leading training and ongoing coaching, all while learning what it means to continually set the standard for world class, customer-first service. Find your place in service on #TeamAmex.

About the Role

This position will be responsible for auditing (Second line of defense testing) the Business Units across markets against applicable regulatory requirements thereby enable the Market Compliance Officers gain assurance regarding the management of the company’s compliance risk.

Responsibilities

• Timely execution of fieldwork & testing is a core responsibility.
• Regular and timely dialogue and communication on the progress of the work and potential findings to the Manager Compliance Testing Team and local Market Compliance Officers.
• Ability to identify and communicate findings with senior partners (Directors, VPs, etc) and acquire concurrence of the findings.
• Work with business to develop remediation plans to address findings.
• From time to time, work with local Market Compliance officer to detect and identify emerging regulatory risks or impending legislation that may have impact on the Compliance Monitoring Plan.
• Exemplify strength in the American Express Leadership Model: set the agenda, bring others with you and do it the right way, and put enterprise thinking first.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of proven experience in internal audit/consultancy within the Big Four or bank or financial organisation background.

Academic Background

• Good academic qualification with experience in compliance or legal domain / Chartered Accounts, CPA, ACAMS and individuals with certifications in audit would be preferred.

Functional Skills 

• Strong internal control and validating testing skills is a MUST. Experience in audits related to Anti-money Laundering, Data privacy and corruption will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently of understanding the regulation, designing the test script, execution of fieldwork testing, communication of findings to business and to reporting gaps.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills including the ability to conceptualize and break down complex issues into useful tasks.
• High degree of organization, individual initiative, results and solution oriented, and personal accountability and resiliency.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• 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 work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
• 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

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.