Manager Financial Crimes Risk Controls Transformation Job at Amex (New York)

In-Business Risk 1LOD Lead Analyst

Citigroup Global Markets Inc. seeks an In-Business Risk 1LOD Lead Analyst for it...

Location

United States , Tampa

Salary:

119200.00 USD / Year

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent, in Finance, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or related field and 1 year of experience as a Business Risk Analyst, Data Analyst, Financial Analyst, Compliance Analyst, Graduate Associate or related position involving designing, evaluating and implementing control mechanisms to monitor for financial crimes
Alternatively, employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in the stated fields and 3 years of the specified experience
Designing and evaluating control frameworks for financial crime risk assessment
Conducting financial data research, financial modeling, and preparing analytical reports and manuscripts
Performing quantitative analysis and interpreting large financial and economic datasets
Applying statistical methods to analyze datasets, identify financial crime patterns, and assess associated risks
Researching and analyzing derivatives, fixed income, swaps, foreign exchange, and structured products, including options, futures, bonds, treasury securities, credit instruments, interest rate swaps, currency swaps, credit default swaps, spot/forward FX products, spread products, and complex structured instruments
Developing automated processes for data analysis and financial research using Python and R
Extracting, transforming, and analyzing large datasets using SQL, and employing data management and visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Airflow
Researching institutional trading business practices, market structure, and financial crime risks

Job Responsibility

Design, evaluate, and implement control mechanisms to monitor financial crimes within Citi's Markets and Securities Services division
Develop analytical tools and data processes using programming languages such as Python and R to detect and manage risks associated with financial crimes like anti-money laundering, sanctions, and fraud
Regularly review existing financial crime monitoring controls to ensure effectiveness and continuously improve the controlling methodologies to address emerging risks
Collaborate closely with various stakeholders, including Sales, Trading, Operations, Legal, Compliance, and Technology departments, to identify, assess, and manage financial crime risks across multiple business platforms, specifically focusing on high-risk jurisdictions, third-party payments in foreign exchange, sanctions, and emerging market transaction monitoring
Manage control initiatives ensuring resources are properly allocated, execution timelines are met, and all initiatives align strategically with corporate policies and regulatory requirements
Conduct specialized reviews of transactional data to proactively uncover new and evolving financial crime patterns, subsequently develop and integrate preventative controls
Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports and presentations to senior management and compliance oversight teams, clearly articulating analytical insights, proposed enhancements, and the status of ongoing initiatives

What we offer

medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays
discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards

Fulltime

Manager, Guardian PMO Financial Crimes

This role is critical to the successful delivery of Guardian, a high-priority, e...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

89250.00 - 150250.00 USD / Year

Amex

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Highly motivated, proactive self-starter with demonstrated ability to deliver strategic thought leadership and lead complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives
Proven success operating in fast-paced, highly matrixed environments, with the agility to manage ambiguity, shifting priorities, and competing demands while maintaining focus on outcomes
Exceptional program and project management expertise, with strong execution discipline and the ability to drive results through influence rather than authority
Working knowledge of Financial Crimes risk and control frameworks, with experience supporting large-scale transformation or remediation initiatives that strengthen governance, controls, and sustainable risk management outcomes
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a track record of effective engagement with senior leaders and enterprise partners
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex topics and influence decision-making across diverse stakeholder groups
Resilient, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to navigate challenges with professionalism and composure
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project or program management, preferably within a large, global, and highly regulated organization
Bachelor's degree
Experience with Financial Crimes

Job Responsibility

Lead and oversee the end-to-end GMNS cross-functional Guardian workplan, ensuring disciplined execution, effective risk management, and timely delivery of all critical program milestones and outcomes
Serve as the central program management function for Guardian, acting as a trusted conduit between GMNS executive sponsors, business leads, and workstream owners to ensure alignment, transparency, and cohesive delivery
Provide strategic PMO oversight and active support to the Financial Crimes workstream, a critical enabler of Guardian’s success, ensuring strong integration with broader risk & control objectives
Partner closely with CLM Leadership, Control Management, Legal Entity Governance, Network & Acquiring Solutions, Financial Crimes, and Second Line of Defense (2LOD) teams to drive enterprise alignment and execution
Drive senior-level communication and reporting, including progress updates, milestone tracking, risk and dependency management, and escalation of key issues and decision points to enable timely resolution
Champion change management efforts, supporting clear, effective communication strategies and stakeholder engagement plans to drive adoption and embed sustainable ways of working
Strengthen organizational alignment across GMNS and the enterprise by identifying interdependencies, managing cross-functional linkages, and proactively addressing execution risks
Support and lead Guardian PMO governance forums, represent GMNS in enterprise-level committees (e.g., Operational Risk Management Committee), and contribute insights to relevant Communities of Practice
Establish and maintain rigorous program governance and documentation standards, ensuring all key artifacts, approvals, and evidence of completion are captured in line with Enterprise PMO and regulatory expectations

What we offer

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

Fulltime

Senior Regulatory Compliance Manager

You will be the strategic partner to the Director, transforming regulatory devel...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

Not provided

Shieldpay

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven experience within regulated financial institutions, e-commerce, or high-growth FinTech environments
Robust, practical understanding of the EU/UK regulatory framework for Payments (PSD/EMI) and/or Cards
Demonstrated ability to thrive under pressure, expertly managing a diverse and high volume of tasks while consistently meeting aggressive deadlines
Exceptional capacity to rapidly absorb, retain, and stay ahead of complex information pertaining to Product setups, Compliance controls, and key organisational stakeholders
Strong affinity for data analysis and evidence-based decision-making to drive optimal compliance strategy
Proven ability to proactively manage change and seamlessly adapt to the demands of a continuously growing and transforming business landscape
Solid, hands-on experience in policy development, strategic implementation, and high-level regulatory advisory
Direct experience in successfully embedding non-financial crime Compliance frameworks from a foundational, bottom-up approach
Innate drive to continually raise the compliance bar and aggressively champion the compliance agenda across multiple, diverse business lines
Excellent communication with a proven track of building robust stakeholder relationships and influencing outcomes at all organisational levels

Job Responsibility

Own the Compliance Framework: Partner with the Director of Compliance to design, embed, and continuously optimise a high-impact compliance framework that guarantees firm-wide adherence to all legal and regulatory mandates
Lead Consumer Duty Excellence: Hold the central role for ongoing oversight of Consumer Duty, actively ensuring every product, service, and customer journey delivers superior customer outcomes aligned with the FCA’s four principles
Strategic Project Execution: Lead the full lifecycle of Compliance projects and roadmaps, driving coordination, prioritisation, and timely delivery across all business units
Proactive Advisory: Act as an embedded compliance expert, ensuring crucial advisory support is injected at the earliest stages of key business projects and product development
Innovate and Benchmark: Collaborate with Product teams to implement industry best practices and new ideas that enhance good customer outcomes and drive business integrity
Policy Modernisation: Rapidly drive improvements and updates to Compliance Policies and operational procedures, ensuring they are always cutting-edge and fit-for-purpose
Secure Firm-Wide Buy-in: Work across all functional areas to champion the compliance culture, ensuring leadership and staff fully adopt and embed the framework
Expert Challenge and Guidance: Serve as a trusted advisor, providing incisive challenge and advice on complex areas including payment regulations, financial promotions, product governance, TCF, conduct risk, and data privacy
Actionable Risk Reporting: Articulate key risks, issues, and strategic recommendations clearly and concisely to leadership, ensuring immediate and appropriate corrective action is taken
Regulatory Implementation Lead: Take the lead on timely and effective implementation of all new and relevant regulations across the business

What we offer

Flexible working options, such as flexible hours and hybrid work, to support our employees' work-life balance

Fulltime

Head of Client Experience & KYC Onboarding

The Head of Client Experience & KYC Onboarding is a senior global leadership rol...

Location

Ireland , Dublin

Salary:

130000.00 - 230000.00 EUR / Year

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive experience in KYC/AML operations, financial crime, risk management, or compliance
Leadership of large global operational teams and complex workflows
Success in strategy development, organisational transformation, and change delivery
Strong understanding of global financial crime regulatory frameworks
Experience with KYC technology, workflow tools, data management, and automation solutions
Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and decision‑making skills
Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree preferred

Job Responsibility

Set and execute the global Client Experience and New‑to‑Bank KYC strategy aligned to Citi’s AML/KYC framework
Serve as senior authority on KYC policy interpretation and operational application across jurisdictions
Lead governance routines including KPIs, KRIs, regulatory interactions, audit readiness, and performance reporting
Lead the end‑to‑end onboarding lifecycle, ensuring a seamless, intuitive, and compliant client experience
Oversee global capacity planning, workforce optimization, and service delivery across hubs and satellite teams
Monitor and drive productivity, quality, and timeliness against defined SLAs and regulatory commitments
Identify and implement process automation, digitization, and continuous improvement opportunities
Ensure global alignment with AML, sanctions, and financial crime regulatory expectations
Strengthen first‑line risk ownership and maintain a robust control environment
Partner with Compliance, Risk, Financial Crime, and Legal on policy updates and operational impacts

What we offer

Competitive base salary (annually reviewed)
Hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week)
Benefits that support you (and your family) to be well, live well and save well

Fulltime

Trade Compliance, Customs and Sanctions Manager

Vodafone Procure & Connect (VP&C) is the combination of a world class procuremen...

Location

Luxembourg , Luxembourg

Salary:

Not provided

Vodafone

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Proven ability to lead governance and transformation programs that strengthen oversight, accountability, and control of global trade activities across multiple jurisdictions
Strong understanding of EU and Luxembourg customs regulations, with additional experience in UK frameworks. Skilled in tracking regulatory changes and implementing risk mitigation strategies
Demonstrated experience managing diverse product and jurisdiction portfolios, delivering scalable compliance solutions that materially impact trade controls and customs operations
Ability to design and implement global policies, standards, and controls, including customs valuation and transfer pricing strategies. Experience in orchestrating compliance audits and managing responses to external audits and legal proceedings
Proven track record of driving productivity improvements through Lean/Six Sigma methodologies and achieving significant cost savings via process redesign and optimization
Certifications or trainings in Export Control programs and awareness initiatives to ensure compliance across global teams
Skilled in integrating PMO capabilities into compliance organizations and leading cross-functional projects to deliver measurable business outcomes
Strong interpersonal skills with cross-cultural communication experience. Ability to influence stakeholders and represent the organization in regulatory discussions and industry forums
High-level university degree in a relevant field
Fluency in English is mandatory

Job Responsibility

Expert technical advisory for VP&C stakeholders on trade controls, customs and sanctions compliance matters
Development and maintenance of key relationships across VP&C to enable effective risk management of trade controls compliance, customs and sanctions risks. This will include providing key information and presenting to senior stakeholders
Reviewing supplier, voice and roaming engagements, to identify potential sanctions and trade controls risks, and to advise on mitigations
Collaborate with relevant internal teams such as Treasury, Finance and Legal teams to plan and execute required TCCS mitigations
Play a key role in relation to advice on customs matters. In addition, execute processes to identify potential dual use items, ensuring required licenses and approvals are in place prior to their cross-border movement
Assist in developing pragmatic and compliant commercial solutions to trade controls, sanctions and customs matters across VP&C footprint. Collaborate with wider Group Trade Compliance and Sanctions colleague to build consistent efficient processes across Vodafone
Implementation of Vodafone Group trade and sanctions compliance policy and control requirements within VP& C. Controls include: Financial Crime Risk assessment – Conduct and document initial and ongoing risk assessment across the entity
Training and awareness – Conduct training needs analysis to identify high risk groups of employees. Design and ensure delivery of training programmes
Due diligence and screening – ensure appropriate due diligence and screening of VP&C Customers, Suppliers and other 3rd parties is performed effectively
High Risk Relationship Management - Identify all higher risk relationships and execute appropriate additional controls such enhanced due diligence, monitoring and contractual provisions

What we offer

Annual Discretionary Bonus
28 days of annual leave, with the option to buy an additional 5 days and the opportunity to carry over 5 days per year
1 additional day (Family Day) for personal milestones or special occasions
11 public holidays
5 charity days per year
Flexible working schedule
20 days to work from abroad
Lunch vouchers
Access to private AXA health insurance
Robust pension scheme

Financial Crime Transformation Lead

Compliance is a broad, multidisciplinary function at Barclays that oversees our ...

Location

United Kingdom , London; Northampton; Glasgow

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Identification and assessment of compliance risks through thorough reviews of business activities, changes, processes, testing and systems
Identification and investigation of potential market abuse, including but not limited to, Insider Dealing, Unlawful Disclosure, Market Manipulation or Anti-Competitive Conduct
Conduct investigation of compliance risk events or breaches
Oversight and check and challenge of corrective actions and preventative measures to avoid future occurrences
Implementation of compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and ensuring that the bank’s internal policies are aligned with international standards, including jurisdictional requirements
Collaboration with 1LOD, other relevant Compliance teams and legal, and relevant risk management functions to facilitate a comprehensive approach to compliance and risk management
Identification, investigation and oversight of potential money laundering, terrorist financing or other financial crime
To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change
Plan resources, budgets, and policies
manage and maintain policies/ processes

Job Responsibility

To provide data-led expert oversight and check and challenge on business and compliance matters to evidence that the organisation is operating in a compliance with Barclays legal, regulatory and ethical responsibilities

What we offer

Hybrid working
Structured approach to hybrid working with fixed 'anchor' days
Supportive and inclusive culture and environment
Commitment to flexible working arrangements
Encouragement to embrace mobility and explore operations to build career
Opportunity to learn from a globally diverse mix of colleagues

Fulltime

Kyc Processing Analyst

Step into the role of a KYC Processing Analyst at Barclays, where you'll play a ...

Location

India , Noida

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Understanding of know your customer concepts, including customer identification, due diligence, and regulatory compliance requirements
Ability to analyse customer data, identify inconsistencies, and escalate potential red flags related to financial crime risks
Use strong time management skills to complete complex, business critical tasks within pressured timescales
Contribute to a Positive, Supportive and Proactive working culture by sharing knowledge and expertise both locally and globally
Collaborate with other Barclays teams & functions to consistently deliver an excellent ‘One Barclays’ Client experience and challenging operational processes with solutions to enhance the team’s current processes
Capability to meticulously review customer documents and information, ensuring correctness and completeness while minimizing errors in data processing
Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact professionally with internal stakeholders, request additional information when needed, and document findings clearly and concisely
Strong time management skills to be able to proactively manage your workload effectively to complete complex and high-priority tasks within target timescales
Analysis & Judgement: must undertake KYC analysis with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
You may be assessed on key essential skills relevant to succeed in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital technology, as well as job-specific technical skills

Job Responsibility

Support various business areas with day-to-day initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading, and issue resolution
Collaboration with teams across the bank to align and integrate operational processes
Identification of areas for improvement and providing recommendations in operational processes
Development and implementation of operational procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency
Development of reports and presentations on operational performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders
Identification of industry trends and developments to implement best practice in banking operations
Participation in projects and initiatives to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
To meet the needs of stakeholders/ customers through operational excellence and customer service
Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard
Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and impacting on the work of team members

What we offer

wellness rooms
gyms
mental health support
modern workspaces
collaborative areas
state-of-the-art meeting rooms
on-site cafeterias
fitness centers
tech-equipped workstations

Fulltime

Kyc Processing Analyst

Step into the role of a KYC Processing Analyst at Barclays, where you'll play a ...

Location

India , Noida

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Understanding of know your customer concepts, including customer identification, due diligence, and regulatory compliance requirements
Ability to analyse customer data, identify inconsistencies, and escalate potential red flags related to financial crime risks
Use strong time management skills to complete complex, business critical tasks within pressured timescales
Contribute to a Positive, Supportive and Proactive working culture by sharing knowledge and expertise both locally and globally
Collaborate with other Barclays teams & functions to consistently deliver an excellent ‘One Barclays’ Client experience
Capability to meticulously review customer documents and information, ensuring correctness and completeness while minimizing errors in data processing
Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact professionally with internal stakeholders
Strong time management skills to be able to proactively manage your workload effectively to complete complex and high-priority tasks within target timescales
Analysis & Judgement: must undertake KYC analysis with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
risk and controls

Job Responsibility

Support various business areas with day-to-day initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading, and issue resolution
Collaboration with teams across the bank to align and integrate operational processes
Identification of areas for improvement and providing recommendations in operational processes
Development and implementation of operational procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency
Development of reports and presentations on operational performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders
Identification of industry trends and developments to implement best practice in banking operations
Participation in projects and initiatives to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
To meet the needs of stakeholders/ customers through operational excellence and customer service
Perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard
Execute work requirements as identified in processes and procedures, collaborating with and impacting on the work of team members

What we offer

wellness rooms
gyms
mental health support
modern workspaces
collaborative areas
state-of-the-art meeting rooms
on-site cafeterias
fitness centers
tech-equipped workstations

Fulltime

Manager Financial Crimes Risk Controls Transformation

Amex

Location:
United States , New York ▼
Phoenix

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
March 26, 2026

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