We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized analyst to support international sanctions program execution within the Policy, Procedure, and Project Management pillar. The Global Sanctions Policy, Procedure & Project Management Analyst supports the governance, execution, and continuous enhancement of the Enterprise Sanctions and PEP/Risk framework within the Policy, Procedure & Project Management pillar. The role is responsible for maintaining and updating Enterprise Sanctions and PEP/Risk Standards, ensuring alignment across business lines and global markets, and overseeing the review and approval of Line of Business and Market procedures to promote consistency with enterprise requirements and evolving regulatory expectations.
This position manages sanctions-related documentation and data governance, including version control, record retention, and maintenance of internal knowledge resources, while building and enhancing documentation of sanctions and PEP/Risk screening activities. The analyst monitors international sanctions developments and enforcement actions, provides regulatory impact summaries, and partners with Legal, Compliance, Technology, Control Management, GCO, and regional stakeholders to support cross-border risk alignment.
The role also supports project management and strategic initiatives across the Global Sanctions program, coordinating timelines, tracking progress, and delivering synthesized reporting to leadership. In addition, the analyst develops and delivers sanctions and PEP-related training, updates materials to reflect policy and regulatory changes, and supports best practices in screening and alert adjudication. The position further serves as a central coordination point for sanctions-related audit and regulatory exam activities, ensuring timely, accurate, and well-documented responses that reinforce strong governance and effective risk mitigation across the enterprise.
This is a hybrid position and cannot be performed remotely.
This role may also support other responsibilities and functions within the Global Sanctions team as needed.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities
- Serve as the main point of contact for international sanctions partners
- Track and monitor international sanctions enforcement actions
- Document relevant regulatory developments across key jurisdictions
- Maintain logs, reports, and records of international sanctions events
- Provide contextual summaries and guidance to internal partners based on international developments
- Collaborate with legal, compliance, and business units on cross-border risk matters
- Support other functions in support of the Global Sanctions Team as needed
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience in international compliance, risk, or legal support
- Ability to work across jurisdictions and time zones
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in sanctions enforcement tracking or international regulatory compliance
- Ability to synthesize complex international regulations and present key impacts
- Knowledge of current global sanctions regimes
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
About UsAt 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.
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.
About the TeamWe 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
- 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
- Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
- 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
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 2+ years of experience in international compliance, risk, or legal support
- Ability to work across jurisdictions and time zones
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
- Prior experience in sanctions enforcement tracking or international regulatory compliance
- Ability to synthesize complex international regulations and present key impacts
- Knowledge of current global sanctions regimes
- Employment eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
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At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly striving to uphold our powerful backing promise to our customers and each other every day. These beliefs have been our North Star for 170 years as our business transformed – from helping evacuate travelers during World Wars, to ensuring the safety of our customers’ funds during the Great Depression in the U.S., to creating the Shop Small® movement to help small businesses recover from the Financial Crisis, to providing aid to communities impacted by many natural disasters and so much more. For generations, the key to our success has been the determination and resilience of our American Express colleagues. Now, as a globally integrated payments company, we work together to provide customers with access to products, insights and world-class experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Join us and let’s lead the way together.
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