Manager - Compliance

American Express Co

Sandy, UT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budget Management, Business Case, Business Plan, Business Strategy, Business Support, Communication Skills, Consulting, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Control, Customer Support/Service, Decision Support, Establish Priorities, Expense Analysis, Expense Tracking, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Compliance, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk, Financial Strategy, Forecasting, Global Financial Markets, Investigative Reports, Investment Management, Investment Strategy, Leadership, Management Strategy, Matrix Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Money Laundering, Multitasking, Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Portfolio Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reengineering, Resource Management, Resource Utilization, Risk, Risk Analysis, Strategic Analysis, Strategic Planning, Technical Strategy, Variance Analysis, Workforce Planning, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Sandy, UT
POSTED
6 days ago

Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) is an organization within Global Risk & Compliance (GRC) and is responsible for leading the enterprise-wide Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions, and Anti-Corruption compliance functions. This team has global responsibility for identifying, investigating, and reporting suspicious activity, including money laundering and terrorist financing, and provides broad analytical and operational support for the company's enterprise-wide GFCC control framework.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in financial planning, business management, strategy, consulting, portfolio management, or related disciplines.

  • Demonstrated experience managing budgets, forecasts, business cases, and executive-level financial reporting.

  • Strong financial modeling, analytical, and strategic problem-solving capabilities.

  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across highly matrixed organizations.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive presentation development.

  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial reporting tools.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

The newly created second line GFCC Enablement organization will lead efforts across strategic and transformational program development initiatives and projects, synchronizing the function's ongoing operations, and will provide senior oversight of the function's systems, data and tools. The Portfolio Management & Transformation Oversight team serves as the central hub for planning, prioritization, governance, financial oversight, and execution transparency across the GFCC portfolio. The Manager of Portfolio Business Planning & Financial Oversight will lead financial planning, budget governance, and investment oversight activities across the GFCC portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead annual, multi-year, and long-range planning activities across the GFCC portfolio, ensuring alignment between strategic priorities, transformation roadmaps, workforce plans, and financial investments.

  • Own portfolio budget management, including forecasting, invoice planning, run-rate tracking, variance analysis, accrual oversight, and ongoing expense governance.

  • Partner with Finance and GFCC leadership to develop financial strategies, investment plans, and executive reporting that support business objectives and resource allocation decisions.

  • Develop cost-benefit analyses (CBAs), business cases, and investment recommendations to support strategic initiatives, technology investments, and operational improvements.

  • Identify financial risks, opportunities, and optimization strategies through proactive analysis of portfolio spend, resource utilization, and operating performance.

  • Lead reengineering and efficiency initiatives that improve processes, enhance controls, reduce costs, and maximize value realization across GFCC.

  • Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, financial insights, and recommendations to senior leaders and governance forums to support strategic decision-making.

Job Responsibilities

The newly created second line GFCC Enablement organization will lead efforts across strategic and transformational program development initiatives and projects, synchronizing the function's ongoing operations, and will provide senior oversight of the function's systems, data and tools. The Portfolio Management & Transformation Oversight team serves as the central hub for planning, prioritization, governance, financial oversight, and execution transparency across the GFCC portfolio. The Manager of Portfolio Business Planning & Financial Oversight will lead financial planning, budget governance, and investment oversight activities across the GFCC portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead annual, multi-year, and long-range planning activities across the GFCC portfolio, ensuring alignment between strategic priorities, transformation roadmaps, workforce plans, and financial investments.

  • Own portfolio budget management, including forecasting, invoice planning, run-rate tracking, variance analysis, accrual oversight, and ongoing expense governance.

  • Partner with Finance and GFCC leadership to develop financial strategies, investment plans, and executive reporting that support business objectives and resource allocation decisions.

  • Develop cost-benefit analyses (CBAs), business cases, and investment recommendations to support strategic initiatives, technology investments, and operational improvements.

  • Identify financial risks, opportunities, and optimization strategies through proactive analysis of portfolio spend, resource utilization, and operating performance.

  • Lead reengineering and efficiency initiatives that improve processes, enhance controls, reduce costs, and maximize value realization across GFCC.

  • Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, financial insights, and recommendations to senior leaders and governance forums to support strategic decision-making.

About the Company

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American Express Co