The Global Risk & Compliance (GRC) organization serves as American Express’

independent risk management function. GRC maintains the enterprise risk framework, provides oversight and challenge, and monitors key risks. By embedding risk discipline into strategy and operations, GRC enables responsible growth, innovation, and long-term value creation while protecting customers and shareholders.

American Express Global Financial Crimes

Compliance (GFCC) provides independent second-line oversight and policy, advisory and control support to help the

Company meet its financial crime legal, regulatory and risk management obligations globally, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Terrorist

Financing (CTF), Sanctions and Anti-Bribery & Corruption.

Reporting to the Regional Head of Financial Crimes Compliance for EMEA, the

Regional Financial Crime Strategy Manager will support the execution of the regional FCC agenda and help drive consistent, effective delivery across markets. The successful candidate will act as a trusted partner to the Regional Head,

helping coordinate priorities, strengthen governance routines and enable alignment across Country MLROs, Legal Entity Compliance Officers (LECOs),

Regional FCC teams and Enterprise Financial Crime stakeholders.

This role requires a highly organized, collaborative and commercially aware professional with sound judgement, excellent communication skills and the ability to influence outcomes across multiple jurisdictions and functional teams without direct reporting authority. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional communication skills, strong influencing capability and a practical understanding of Financial Crime

Compliance. They will help create alignment across the regional FCC team, ensure consistent engagement with markets and serve as a reliable point of reference for information flows,



stakeholder updates and follow-through.

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) Adaptable 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.

📌 Regional Financial Crimes Strategic Manager (Madrid)
🏢 American Express
📍 Madrid