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How will you make an impact in this role?
This newly created Madrid based position will support first line of defence (1LoD) with the tracking of the implementation of AML-KYC refresh processes, analysing data provided and reporting needs across GMNS Continental Europe operations (the “Business”), within the legal entity American Express Payments Europe, S.L (“AEPE” or “Legal Entity”).The role will report directly to the AML-KYC Manager in the Business Enablement team.
As a key member of the Business Enablement team, the candidate will focus on analyzing data and status update on the different KYC initiatives managed by the Business, support the teams implementing the KYC refresh strategy, identify opportunities and synergies across the different ongoing KYC projects and involve key stakeholders as required.
Responsibilities:
1. This role will support the initiatives carried out by the first line of business in AML and KYC related projects, from onboarding to refresh as well as any enhancements that are required in line with regulatory changes.
2. Support data analysis efforts to identify risks, trends and improvement opportunities.
3. Design and maintain dashboards, metrics, and KPIs for KYC Operations.
4. Prepare clear data-driven PowerPoint presentations for internal reporting, stakeholder meetings and regulatory reviews.
5. Support regulatory and compliance processes, information preparation for reporting and coordination with internal teams on regulatory requests.
6. This position will be supporting AML-related internal or external audits as well as regulatory inspections, supporting implementation of remediation action plans.
7. This role will act in a strong collaboration with the General Counsel Office, Compliance, MLRO Team, Regulatory Reporting, and GMS Control Management teams at local and regional level whilst defining host territories AML regulatory requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
8. University Degree (preferable in Economics or Law). Knowledge of