- Providingrich work experiences and opportunities for professional development
- Recognizing and rewarding those who drive and deliverresults
- Respecting and valuing diversity, integrity, and personal accountability
- Adviseon,track andreportonfinancial crime matters for American Express in the Europe, MiddleEastand Africa (EMEA) regionand partner with colleagues to advise on analogous strategic regulation and emerging regulatory and policy trends globally.
- Support all lines of business within American Express. Key business areas include financial crimes, card issuing, merchantacquiringandcompliance generally, allwith the overlay of a dynamic environment involving emerging and evolving digital/mobile and data-driven technologies and capabilities.
- Partner closely and interface with other GCO lawyers, business colleagues, Compliance, Operational Risk, Government Affairs, and external bodies, local regulators, and industry trade groups.
- Advising on AML, counter-terrorist finance, anti-corruptionand financial sanctions legislation and supervision and helping to develop American Express global policy,strategyand approach in these critical areas, including supporting the International AML Centre of Excellenceandprovidingtechnical and strategic advice to Compliance,Operational Excellence,GovernmentAffairsand the business.
- Advising on and supportingstakeholdersin theorganisationwith the requirements of financial crime legislation including the AML Directive, the new EU AML Package, the EU/UKsanctions framework.
- Advising on cross-border structures,applicablelawsand arrangements with third parties.
- Taking a lead in the regulatory change management process bymonitoringregulatory developments at EU, UKand global level relating to financial crimesand financial services.
- Assistingexternal engagement efforts at EU and national level as well as potentially other regions globally to ensure regulation is proportionately tailored according to different business models.Assistingin the development of American Express strategy in response to and anticipation of regulatory developments in the financial crime sector.
- Instructing andfinalisinglegal opinions/advice from outside counsel as needed.
- German 2nd state exam or equivalent in any other EU jurisdiction (e.g., avocat, avvocato, abogado)
- At least 3 years of significant working experience post-qualification, ideally in financialcrimematters in a law firm, regulator or in-house.
- Familiarity with one or more of the following areas would be ideal AMLand CFT,sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, internal controls. Willingness to learn and becomeexpertin these fields.
- Fluency in English. Working proficiency desirable in German, French, Spanish and/or Italian.
- High engagement – passionate aboutfinancial crimeregulatory matters.
- Skilled at multi-tasking - able to manage andprioritisea wide variety of matters and client contacts at once, and comfortable working autonomously.
- Solid drafting,researchand negotiation/influencing skills. Commercial awareness – able to interpret and apply regulation in a pragmatic manner.
- Communication skills – personable, able to communicate clearly, concisely,effectivelyand persuasively with clients, all levels of business, legalmanagementand external regulators.
- Comfortable with speaking up in meetings and briefing stakeholders orally and in writing.
- Process-management skills - strong knowledge-management andorganisationalskills, and willingness to helpidentifyand implement improvements in work process to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Adaptable and collaborative - able and willing to work both as part of a team and independently, under supervision of more senior lawyers whereappropriate.
- Willingness to learn and grow - willing to learn business sectors relevant to American Express as well as the applicable regulatory environment and toleverageexperience gained in this position to expand skill set for future career growth at American Express.
- Strategic thinker with good analytical skills, attention to detail even under time pressure.
- Strong relationship focus - able to build solid working relationships with clients,colleaguesand external parties. Enjoys getting to know people.
- Commitment to integrity and American Express values, with high personal work standards.
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement
- Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
- Onsite and online Healthy Living activities, including insightful health and workout webinars, as well as an array of in-person screening opportunities (i.e. skin cancer screening, eye screening, diabetes screening and more)
- Onsite Healthy Living room for exercise activities or relaxation programs with onsite shower room facility. Relaxation programs include regularly scheduled massages
- Inclusive and helpful parental perks including first aid rooms for breastfeeding privacy, emergency back-up childcare services and childcare allowance.
- Optional on-site visits from Occupational Doctors for workplace health consultations.
- Free and confidential counselling support through our Healthy Minds program
- Career development and training opportunities
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Beschreibung
Manager & Counsel (m/f/d), Frankfurt
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 ourand 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.
In this role, you will be part of the General Counsel's Office, where great legal minds influence global business strategy. Our mission is to protect and strengthen American Express through legalexpertiseand strategic advice that helps our business partners manage risk,identifyopportunities, and deliver on the company's promise of exceptional products and services. Given the dynamic nature of the global payments industry and the valued partnership between our team and the business, we develop talented people by:
You are an experienced financial services qualifiedregulatorylawyerin the EU to join our General Counsel's Organization (GCO) at American Express as Managerand Counsel located in either Frankfurt, Madrid or London. You will be part of the multi-disciplinary Global Legal Policy and Strategy team, whichcomprisesboth competition and financial services lawyers. The role will report directly tothe Director and Counsel responsible for advising on AML matters in the EMEA region.Some of your tasks will be to:
Primary Responsibilities include:
Your Qualifications:
You are the ideal candidate if you can demonstrate the following:
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:
Amex Flex provides flexibility for colleagues to thrive personally and professionally while ensuring we preserve the important benefits of our unique in-person culture. In Germany, we have an agreement with the works council with specific guidelines for Amex Flex. Depending on the role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model or fully virtual.
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
