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US Regulatory Relations:
The U.S. Regulatory Relations team is responsible for managing relationships between American Express and our U.S. regulatory agencies, as well as driving operational excellence in all regulatory interactions. This team coordinates and guides dialogue which leads to a greater understanding of regulatory expectations within AXP/AENB, and the demonstration of such to the examiner community.
The team is organized to specific risk profile areas to enable specialization, focus, and dedicated attention to the applicable internal teams, and corresponding regulators. These areas include Compliance and Finance, Technology, Data Governance and Vendor Affiliates and Enterprise Risk Management, Fraud, Credit and Operational Risk, as well as Reporting and Communications.
The U.S. Regulatory Relations team works hand-in-hand with Global Risk & Compliance's (GRC) Regulatory Exam Lifecycle Management (RELM) team, responsible for Preparedness, Exam Management and Remediation. The close partnership ensures a seamless and cohesive experience for our regulators when interacting with American Express.
Responsibilities:
Manage Continuous Monitoring meetings (internal leadership prep and live regulatory updates) for Compliance, Finance, and Legal Risk;Manage meeting agendas and support preparation of meeting materials;Manage Regulatory Information Request from receipt through response delivery in compliance with internal standards;Minute-taking at Continuous Monitoring meetings;Provide support to B40 Relationship Leaders;Manage communications with regulators arising from RELM and/or relating to IAG validation;Develop and share insights from Continuous Monitoring meetings;Develop subject matter expertise and serve as liaison between risk area and corresponding regulators.
Minimum Qualifications & Skills:
Relationship builder who enjoys collaborating across diverse teamsAbility to influence business leaders and internal partners, regardless of band level, and to identify and communicate linkages across initiatives and disciplinesStrong written and interpersonal communication skills, executive presence, and ability to effectively interact at all levels within the organization - especially with respect to sharing learnings, best practices, and key information pertaining to regulatory focus areasExtreme attention to detail, sense of accountability, and ability to follow through on time-sensitive deliverables, including the agility to handle multiple meetings and concurrent requests within a deadline-driven environmentUnderstanding of the supervisory processes of federal regulatorsStrategic and tactical leadership skills, in addition to sound judgment and decision makingAbility to engage with internal and external business partners, including senior leaders, to coordinate interactions with and responses to regulatory examinersStrong Microsoft Office and WebEx skills requiredExperience in Compliance, AML, Finance, CFR and/or 2nd Lines of Defense a plusBachelor's degree required, advanced degree a plus
Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
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 salariesBonus incentives6% Company Match on retirement savings planFree financial coaching and financial well-being supportComprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefitsFlexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacyFree access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds programCareer development and training opportunities
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
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Visa Sponsorship: Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.
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