Director, Compliance - job 1 of 6
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We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director, Compliance to lead compliance risk identification, management, and mitigation across U.S. Consumer Business Services within the 1st Line of Defense. This role is responsible for advising the business on regulatory obligations and ensuring that front-line activities operate within internal policy and external regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate has strong subject matter expertise across key banking regulations and excels in balancing risk with practical business needs.
This role is part of a team that executes a variety of 1Line Of Defense compliance activities including:
Advisory:
- Providing business-specific Compliance expertise to the Business Unit (BU)
- Review customer-facing materials- marketing, letters, disclosures, digital journeys, etc.
Regulatory Change Management:
- Executing impact assessments for regulatory changes impacting the BU
- Coordinating with BU to implement required changes
New Product Approval:
- Coordinating, executing and providing consultation throughout the BU’s NPA process
- Drafting NPA risk assessment and driving strong governance around execution
- Update BU Risk and Control Assessment based on new and/or revised products
Controls & Issue Management:
- Complaints review activity for the BU
- Implementation and monitoring of new controls for the BU
- Issue Management for the BU, including leading action plan management process and escalating issues to senior management
Reporting, Policies and Procedures:
- Compliance metrics tracking and reporting for the BU
- Owning, drafting, and updating BU Compliance procedures, and communications for Compliance related BU issues
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary 1LOD compliance partner within the business, ensuring adherence to applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., consumer protection, fair lending, privacy, market conduct, etc.)
- Proactively identify and assess compliance risks inherent in products, services, processes, and controls
- Consult with business leadership and second line compliance to design and implement effective controls and mitigation strategies
- Support the execution of business-level compliance risk assessments and control self-assessments
- Support regulatory exam readiness, issue remediation, and corrective action planning
- Coordinate with compliance, legal, risk, and audit teams to ensure consistent interpretation and application of rules and policies
- Provide guidance on new business initiatives, product launches, and system changes to ensure compliance risks are appropriately addressed
- Monitor and report compliance performance metrics and emerging risk trends
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, supporting a culture of compliance and accountability.
Qualifications:
- 7–10+ years of compliance, legal, or risk experience within a financial institution
- Deep knowledge of U.S. banking regulations (e.g., BSA/AML, Reg Z, Reg E, Reg W, Fair Lending, UDAAP, etc.)
- Experience designing and implementing compliance controls, programs, and assessments
- Strong understanding of the regulatory environment and expectations of federal and state banking regulators.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (e.g., JD, MBA, MPA) or professional certifications such as CRCM, CAMS, or CCEP. Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, law, or a related field
- Experience working with compliance technology tools and issue management systems
- Familiarity with global compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, MiFID II) if applicable
- Experience in compliance program development
Key Competencies:
- Strong business acumen and judgment
- Regulatory interpretation and control design expertise
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to influence and advise senior leaders
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a complex, matrixed environment
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Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $205,000.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + benefits
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
We 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.
American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.
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