**Description** **You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.** With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally. At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong. Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together. **Financial Crime Analyst** **Description** As part of the 1LoD, our organisation enables the international business to manage non-financial risk/s, respond to new regulations and develop innovative solutions & capabilities. We achieve this by fostering effective partnerships with key stakeholders across the enterprise. The **Financial Crime Transformation** team is seeking a motivated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Know Your Customer (KYC) Enablement Analyst to support the execution of our program in APAC market/s. In this role you'll play your part in delivering on our regulatory & policy obligations and grow your career amongst a global team of risk professionals. **Responsibilities:** The main responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the following: + Support the delivery of critical AML/KYC initiatives for market/s in line with strategic priorities and AML roadmap. + Partner with the business and stakeholders across Product, New Accounts,Servicing/Operations,Compliance, Legal, etc. and assist with implementation of regulatory changes & KYC requirements. + Support the business in execution of the company’s operational risk framework, ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Enterprise-wide Operational Risk Policy and related guidance. + Assist as a trusted advisor supporting the business on assessing, mitigating, and accepting risk; ensuring a strong control focus is integrated into day-to-day operations and risks are managed effectively with root causes identified and addressed. + Assist with preparing and collating status reports on the key initiatives in line with strategic priorities and AML roadmap. **Minimum Qualifications:** + 2 years of experience in related areas (Compliance, Regulatory, AML, KYC etc.) + Project management experience, strong communication and interpersonal skills to lead projects and work with wide range of stakeholders to consistently meet deadlines. + Strategic, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse and evaluate issues effectively. A team player that is open to explore and contribute to areas outside field of expertise when opportunity arises. + Fluent in Japanese (speak and write) with good English communication. **Preferred Qualifications** + * Experience in Operational Excellence, Compliance, Internal Audit, Risk Management or a related discipline. + * Knowledge and experience of the local Regulatory environment will be a strong advantage. ORMCM **Qualifications** 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) + Flexible 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:** Operations **Primary Location:** Japan-Tokyo-Minato-ku **Schedule** Full-time **Tags** ORMCM **Req ID:** 24022807