Analyst-Compliance

CDMX, Mexico

(Hybrid)

Contribute to the effectiveness and continuous enhancement of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF), Sanctions, and Financial Crime Compliance Program by performing analytical, advisory, operational, administrative, and coordination activities. The role supports compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and organizational objectives while partnering with business and support functions to strengthen the overall control environment.

Responsibilities

- Provide advisory and support to business units and internal stakeholders on AML/CFT, sanctions, and regulatory compliance matters.

- Analyze and interpret applicable regulations, assessing their impact on products, services, business processes, and internal controls.

- Support the implementation of regulatory changes, internal policies, procedures, and compliance standards.

- Participate in business, technology, and transformation initiatives to ensure AML/CFT requirements are incorporated into new products, services, systems, and processes.

- Perform case reviews and investigations related to AML/CFT risks, documenting findings and escalating matters that may represent regulatory or financial crime risk.

- Participate in the review of transaction monitoring alerts, investigations, customer due diligence (CDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD), sanctions screening results, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) reviews, and other Financial Crime Compliance activities in accordance with established procedures.

- Support the execution of financial sanctions processes by reviewing potential matches against domestic and international sanctions lists and assessing associated risks.

- Prepare analyses, management reports, performance metrics, dashboards, executive presentations, and other documentation required by management and governance committees.

- Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of policies, procedures, methodologies, standards, and other governance documentation.

- Coordinate and respond to information requests from Internal Audit, External Audit, regulators, supervisory authorities, and internal stakeholders.

- Track remediation plans, corrective actions, audit findings, regulatory observations, and compliance commitments through completion.





- Prepare materials and documentation for governance committees, working groups, and executive meetings.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance requirements are effectively implemented across the organization.

- Monitor regulatory developments and industry best practices, assessing their potential impact and supporting implementation efforts.

- Identify opportunities to improve, streamline, and automate Financial Crime Compliance processes and controls.

- Maintain accurate records and ensure appropriate organization, retention, and confidentiality of documentation managed by the department.

- Support administrative, operational, and project-related activities that contribute to the achievement of departmental objectives.

- Perform additional AML/CFT, Sanctions, and Financial Crime Compliance responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications

- Analytical thinking.

- Strong attention to detail.

- ( English and Spanish ) Effective written and verbal communication

- Planning and organizational skills.

- Time management and prioritization.

- Collaboration and teamwork.

- Proactive mindset.

- Problem-solving skills.

- Adaptability and flexibility.

- Internal client focus.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

- High ethical standards, integrity, and confidentiality.

- Results-oriented mindset.

- 2 to 4 years of experience in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Financial Crime Compliance, Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Internal Controls, or within the financial services industry.

- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field.

- CAMS, "Certificación en Materia de Operaciones con Recursos de Procedencia Ilícita" or equivalent professional certification is preferred.

- Experience using transaction monitoring systems, case management platforms, sanctions screening tools, or other Financial Crime Compliance technologies.





- Knowledge of data analysis tools.

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values (https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/company/who-we-are/)

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.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

- 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

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Job Info

- Job Identification26010493

- Job CategoryCompliance, Control & Legal

- Posting Date08/19/2026, 07:48 PM

- Apply Before08/28/2026, 05:00 AM

- Job ScheduleFull time

- Job ShiftDay

- LocationsAvenida Boulevard Manuel Avila Camacho numero 261, Mexico City, CDMX, 11510, MX(Hybrid)

- Career AreaAnalytics & Risk Management

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