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The Sanctions Analyst will assist with OFAC/Sanctions activities to ensure American Express’ activities meet all applicable regulatory requirements and standard industry practices. The Sanctions Analyst will develop a deep understanding of American Express products, services, customers, entities, and geographic locations to effectively mitigate sanctions-related risks. Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
**Job **Responsibilities**
- Serve as the primary escalation point for enterprise-wide escalations of likely sanctions matches.
- Identify regulatory OFAC/Sanctions compliance issues/concerns and make suggestions and/or take corrective actions to implement solutions to improve controls/operations.
- Investigate apparent breaches of regulation/compliance standards, make recommendations as appropriate, and execute implementation of corrective measures.




- Review and analyze OFAC/Sanctions inquiries and potential hits.
- Prepare OFAC block and reject reports.
**Preferred Qualifications**
- Experience with Lexis Nexis Bridger or similar sanctions screening software is required.
- A good understanding of the AML and Sanctions risks posed by certain jurisdictions.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively to a wide spectrum of external and internal audiences.
- Strong organizational skills with proven ability to simultaneously drive multiple complex initiatives to completion.
- Strong people leadership and management skills with an ability to influence at all levels.
- Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities under demanding deadlines.
- Outstanding judgment and analytical skills, including the ability to be proactive (e.g., predictive of issues before they occur) as well as reactive.
- Leadership, advocacy and influencing skills, with proven ability to secure consensus among divergent and sometimes conflicting interests.
- Strong computer knowledge, including excellent MS Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint skills.
We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
- Versátil working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
- 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

📌 Analyst-compliance (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Amex
📍 Ciudad de México