Compliance Analyst

American Express

. Investigate and review AML and sanctions-related cases, including PEPs, SIPs, transaction monitoring, suspicious matter reporting, and enhanced due diligence, within required timeframes .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Anti Money Laundering compliance, legislative and regulatory requirements in Australia and New Zealand, and effective communication with stakeholders. Capable of conducting compliance training, managing compliance gaps, and developing compliance solutions.

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Anti Money Laundering ComplianceLegislative & Regulatory KnowledgeCompliance TrainingStakeholder InfluenceProblem Solving

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Hard Skills

Compliance InvestigationTransaction MonitoringEnhanced Due DiligenceCompliance ReportingRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationAnalytical Thinking

Industry Keywords

Financial Services ComplianceConsumer Credit LawsCompetition and Consumer LawPrivacy LawCompliance Monitoring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Investigate and review AML and sanctions-related cases, including PEPs, SIPs, transaction monitoring, suspicious matter reporting, and enhanced due diligence, within required timeframes
Review and provide Compliance sign-off on advertising and marketing material, business proposals, policies, procedures, and related documents
Participate in Compliance monitoring programs to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements and internal American Express policies and procedures
Conduct ongoing Compliance training
Manage and resolve compliance gaps
Maintain confidentiality and handle highly sensitive information
Coordinate, compile, and maintain Compliance reports, compliance risk assessments, inventories of obligations, and records of Compliance activities
Develop and maintain working knowledge of laws and regulations affecting Australian and New Zealand markets

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience within Compliance or related functions preferred – e.g. legal, internal audit, risk management
Knowledge of financial services/products and related compliance requirements, in particular Anti Money Laundering obligations
Knowledge of legislative & regulatory requirements in Australia & New Zealand preferred, including knowledge of Consumer Credit laws, Competition and Consumer law and Privacy law
Aptitude for analysis, investigation & problem solving, including devising commercially-oriented compliance solutions
Excellent verbal & written communication skills
Ability to partner with business units & influence key stakeholders