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This internship provides hands on exposure to comprehensive screening processes to identify potential and existing account relationships among lines of business with Sanctioned Persons & Entities and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP). The screening team performs a critical role in ensuring that American Express adheres to international regulations. This position will work globally with various teams across American Express, market compliance officers, line of business representatives and CADENCE users, among others.
Job Responsibility:
Conducting Sanctions and Politically Exposed Persons screening in Bridger, the enterprise screening tool
Performing enhanced due diligence research
Collaborating with lines of business and market compliance teams to investigate and resolve potential sanctions matches
Timely clearance of Bridger hits which surface during the payments processing/batch scanning/real time etc. as per the sanctions manual /relevant policy in force from time to time
Meet established Compliance & Control goals
Must be able to work flexible hours to support the different FX & Global Pay locations
Timely reporting and escalation of significant issues
Strong flexibility/ adaptability to manage multiple tasks within stringent time frames while maintaining accuracy
Must be organized and focused on seamless process delivery having a keen eye for detail and strong bent of mind towards controls and compliance
Strong learner with the ability to learn while doing the job
Requirements:
Major studies in areas of consideration: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Criminal Justice/Criminology, Business Administration, Computer Science/Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Law
ACAMS or certification in Compliance, AML, or Financial Crime related fields will be a plus
Knowledge of compliance, regulatory framework, AML legislation and specific financial crime, sector, and geopolitical issues, is an advantage
Keen attention to detail in investigation, analysis, and documentation
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
Computer and internet research skills
Effective communication and excellent writing skills
Fluency in English (spoken and written)
High level of professionalism, self-motivation, and eagerness to learn
Nice to have:
Knowledge of languages other than English would be a plus