The General Risk & Compliance (GRC) organization serves as American Express’ independent risk management function. Assist with the coordination and execution of Financial Crimes Risk Management activities across regional market teams.
Supporting issue management activities, including tracking remediation plans, monitoring action progress, escalating delays, and ensuring timely closure of identified issues.
Support the issuance of the annual business-wide risk assessment, in line with Enterprise’s methodology, overseeing market deployment to ensure harmonization at Legal Entity / region level.
Support issuance of MLRO’s Annual Activity Report, in line with EBA guidelines on the role of the Compliance Officer.
Support issuance of the internal business control framework evaluation program.
University Degree in Law/Business Management/Political Science. Working knowledge of payment services and AML/CTF regulations will be a plus.
A minimum of 1-2 years of compliance related work experience in an EU bank, financial institution and/or non-banking financial services industry.




Ability to build strong relationships with business partners, compliance stakeholders and other peers.
Fluency in English, both verbal and written is a must.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in Spain is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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.

Support for financial‑well‑being and retirement
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arr

📌 Assistant Risk and Compliance Officer (Madrid)
🏢 American Express
📍 Madrid