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# Vice President, Global Financial Crimes Compliance, Independent Compliance Testing

- **Company:** American Express Company
- **Location:** Charlotte, NC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $176,750.0 - $282,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Analytics
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8996412852a2dada

## About the Role

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, business, law, or related field. Professional certifications (CRCM, CAMS, CCEP) are a plus., * 10+ years of Financial Crimes compliance, risk, or audit experience in financial services; demonstrated expertise in compliance risk.
 * Deep understanding of the regulatory environment and industry best practices, especially as it pertains to consumer compliance (e.g., UDAP, AML, BSA, Fair Lending).
 * Demonstrated experience in leading governance functions within the second line of defense within a financial services institution, preferably within a bank.
 * Strong experience interacting with regulatory agencies and managing regulatory exams.
 * Experience with data analytics and risk management practices.
 * Be self-motivated, dependable, adaptable and detail oriented with a proven ability to work independently or within a team environment as required.
 * Demonstrated experience and competency in the assessment of risks, control design and effectiveness and process assessment.
 * Experience in analyzing data, interpreting results, identifying potential discrepancies and/or risk and experience with data analytics tools and data visualization.
 * Demonstrated integrity, innovation, teamwork, and excellence. Extensive business process experience in the financial services industry, including an understanding of related products, services, features, economics, and key regulations.

Skills and Competencies :

 * Strong knowledge of compliance risk management frameworks, monitoring methodologies, and regulatory expectations.
 * Strong leadership and organizational capabilities to manage a global monitoring program.
 * Professional experience in handling policy governance objectives.
 * Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with people at all levels of the organization.
 * Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance business objectives with regulatory requirements.
 * Excellent project management and organizational skill, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
 * Ability to both work independently and collaboratively with team-members and to navigate a complex organization.
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills for preparing and delivering reports, presentations, and policy documents.
 * Experience in delivering high quality work products, reflecting attention to detail.
 * Must be a self-starter flexible, innovative, and adaptive.
 * Advanced analytics, PowerPoint and excel skills with an ability to learn new tools quickly.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions

## Description

We are seeking a dynamic Vice President in the Deputy Compliance Office within the GC&E to lead the firm's ongoing effort to address the global financial crimes independent compliance testing program within the second line of defense. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that testing activities effectively assess the design and operating effectiveness of financial crimes compliance controls across all business lines, including credit cards, banking, and payments services.