Analyst-Compliance
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LocationPhoenix, AZ, United States
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Company size10,000+ people
First seenNov 3, 2026 · 2d ago
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Detail-oriented and highly organized analyst
Support international sanctions program execution within the Policy, Procedure, and Project Management pillar
Maintain and update Enterprise Sanctions and PEP/Risk Standards
Ensure alignment across business lines and global markets
Oversee review and approval of Line of Business and Market procedures
Manage sanctions-related documentation and data governance
Monitor international sanctions developments and enforcement actions
Provide regulatory impact summaries
Partner with legal, compliance, technology, control management, GCO, and regional stakeholders
Support cross-border risk alignment
Support project management and strategic initiatives across global sanctions program
Coordinate timelines, track progress, and deliver synthesized reporting to leadership
Develop and deliver sanctions and PEP-related training
Update training materials to reflect policy and regulatory changes
Support best practices in screening and alert adjudication
Serve as central coordination point for sanctions-related audit and regulatory exam activities
Ensure timely, accurate, and well-documented responses for audits and exams
Strong risk mindset
Uphold brand promise of trust, security, and service
About the role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized analyst to support international sanctions program execution within the Policy, Procedure, and Project Management pillar. The Global Sanctions Policy, Procedure & Project Management Analyst supports the governance, execution, and continuous enhancement of the Enterprise Sanctions and PEP/Risk framework within the Policy, Procedure & Project Management pillar. The role is responsible for maintaining and updating Enterprise Sanctions and PEP/Risk Standards, ensuring alignment across business lines and global markets, and overseeing the review and approval of Line of Business and Market procedures to promote consistency with enterprise requirements and evolving regulatory expectations.
Responsibilities
This position manages sanctions-related documentation and data governance, including version control, record retention, and maintenance of internal knowledge resources, while building and enhancing documentation of sanctions and PEP/Risk screening activities. The analyst monitors international sanctions developments and enforcement actions, provides regulatory impact summaries, and partners with Legal, Compliance, Technology, Control Management, GCO, and regional stakeholders to support cross-border risk alignment.
The role also supports project management and strategic initiatives across the Global Sanctions program, coordinating timelines, tracking progress, and delivering synthesized reporting to leadership. In addition, the analyst develops and delivers sanctions and PEP-related training, updates materials to reflect policy and regulatory changes, and supports best practices in screening and alert adjudication. The position further serves as a central coordination point for sanctions-related audit and regulatory exam activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and well-documented responses that reinforce strong governance and effective risk mitigation across the enterprise.
This is a hybrid position and cannot be performed remotely.
This role may also support other responsibilities and functions within the Global Sanctions team as needed.
About the company
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.