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About the Role
The Financial Crimes Compliance Training Lead is responsible for defining and executing the training strategy for Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC), including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Sanctions, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABAC). This role ensures colleagues across the enterprise are equipped with the knowledge and capabilities required to meet regulatory obligations and effectively manage financial crime risks. Operating at a strategic leadership level, this role partners with Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Business stakeholders to design scalable, risk-based training programs that drive a strong culture of compliance and ethical conduct.
Responsibilities
- Lead the enterprise-wide FCC training strategy aligned with regulatory expectations and business priorities
- Translate evolving regulatory requirements (e.g., AML, OFAC, BSA) into an effective training program
- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on compliance learning, risk awareness, and capability building
- Drive a risk-based approach to training, prioritizing high-impact areas and emerging threats
- Lead the execution of the Enterprise Financial Crimes Training Needs Analysis
- Oversee training governance, controls, and processes to ensure consistency and compliance
- Manage budgets, vendors, and external training partners
- Ensure efficient and scalable delivery across global teams
- Oversee the design, development, and deployment of FCC training programs, including mandatory compliance training (AML, Sanctions, ABAC), role-based and advanced risk training for high-risk Business Units, and onboarding and continuous education programs
- Ensure training content is current, engaging, and aligned with regulatory guidance and internal policies
- Leverage modern learning approaches (e.g., digital learning, simulations, scenario-based training)
- Ensure all training programs meet regulatory expectations and stand up to internal/external audits and regulatory scrutiny
- Partner with Financial Crimes Risk areas, Testing, and Audit teams to address findings and enhance training effectiveness
- Maintain strong documentation and governance of training Programs
- Collaborate with FCC leaders, business units, HR, and global partners to identify training needs and deliver tailored solutions
- Influence and align with senior stakeholders across a matrixed organization
- Represent training initiatives in regulatory discussions, audits, and governance forums
- Define KPIs and metrics to assess training effectiveness, completion, and risk reduction
- Use data and analytics to continuously improve training programs and demonstrate impact
- Deliver insights and reporting to senior leadership and regulators as needed
- Lead and develop a team of training professionals and subject matter experts
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Build succession and capability within the training organization
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in Financial Crimes Compliance and Learning & Development
- Deep expertise in AML, Sanctions, and broader FCC regulatory frameworks (e.g., BSA/AML, OFAC, FATF)
- Proven experience designing and leading enterprise-wide compliance training programs
- Strong leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop high-performing teams
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate in a highly matrixed organization
- Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
Skills
- AML
- Sanctions
- Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABAC)
- Financial Crimes Compliance (FCC)
- Learning & Development
- Risk Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Analytics
- Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Program Design
- Training Strategy
- Learning Technologies
Location
- United States
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Onsite
- Virtual
Experience Level
- Senior
- Leadership
Education Level
- Degree in Business, Compliance, or related field (Preferred)
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS) (Preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
- Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
- 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
About the Company
- 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.
- From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
- As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
- For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
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