Manager – Compliance, Data Support & Intelligence

American Express

American Express compliance manager providing SQL and analytical support for urgent financial crime investigations. Translating investigative data needs into queries, intelligence, and production-system improvements.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeNew York City • Arizona, Florida, New York, North Carolina, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,250 - $150,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data querying and analysis within financial crime investigations, utilizing SQL and Python for advanced data manipulation and statistical programming. Capable of effectively communicating findings to diverse stakeholders while maintaining confidentiality and managing multiple projects.

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SQLPythonData AnalysisCAMS CertificationAnti-Money Laundering

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Hard Skills

Data QueryingStatistical ProgrammingData MiningNetwork AnalysisAdvanced Query Construction

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationProject ManagementCollaborationConfidentialityAnalytical Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CAMS Certification

Industry Keywords

Financial Crime InvestigationsFraud InvestigationsSuspicious Activity ReportingCyber SecurityLaw Enforcement Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide data querying and analytical support to analysts conducting time-sensitive financial crime investigations
Triage urgent investigative requests, assess data needs, and prioritize work based on risk, deadlines, and stakeholder impact
Construct and run advanced queries against transaction and customer data to identify patterns, anomalies, networks, and potential suspicious activity
Respond to ad hoc data pull requests supporting business and compliance efforts
Maintain clean code and documentation to improve response times, consistency, and alignment
Represent the team in design conversations with Operations Enablement and other stakeholders
Translate data and investigative expertise into effective improvements to production systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of work experience in data-centric roles at a financial institution in Anti-Money Laundering/Suspicious Activity Reporting, Cyber Security, Fraud Investigations, or Law Enforcement support
3+ years of demonstrated experience using SQL
Ability to communicate findings clearly and quickly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and professionally
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate with stakeholders outside direct reporting lines
Bachelor’s degree
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship
Master’s degree or other advanced degree preferred
CAMS certification or equivalent preferred
3+ years of statistical programming experience using Python preferred
Excellent analytical skills and understanding of statistics, data mining, and network-analysis techniques preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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