The Global Risk & Compliance (GRC) organization serves as American Express’ independent risk management function.

The Global

Risk & Compliance (GRC) organization serves as American Express’ independent risk management function. As member of the EMEA Regional Financial Crime Compliance Organization based in Madrid, Spain the candidate is to be able to: 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 arrangements depending on role and business need Free access to integral on‑site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) 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. #

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