Compliance Analyst (Student Program)

Job Description

About American Express
American Express boasts a 175-year legacy rooted in innovation, shared values, and strong Leadership Behaviors. The company is deeply committed to backing its customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, employees are supported comprehensively for their holistic well-being, with numerous opportunities for skill development, leadership growth, and career advancement. It’s an environment where individual voices and ideas are valued, work makes an impact, and collective efforts help shape the future of the company.

About the Job: Global Risk & Compliance (GRC) – Compliance

This role is within the Global Risk & Compliance (GRC) Organization, an independent risk management function led by the Chief Risk Officer. GRC’s primary objective is to ensure American Express operates in a safe, sound, and fully compliant manner, adhering to all applicable regulatory expectations. The organization is responsible for creating and maintaining the overall risk management framework, conducting independent risk assessments, and monitoring relevant risks. Colleagues in GRC are dedicated to fostering a culture of risk awareness and proactivity regarding regulatory matters, thereby driving the company’s goals of growth and progress.

Specifically, the position is within the Global Compliance & Ethics organization. This team plays a crucial role in safeguarding the company, its brand, and its colleagues by offering practical, solution-focused guidance on regulatory and ethics-related issues. Compliance officers collaborate closely with the General Counsel’s Office, various business units, staff groups, and risk professionals across the company. Their responsibilities include providing standards and guidance for the development, implementation, and maintenance of comprehensive compliance programs, as well as promoting a robust risk management culture.

How You Will Make an Impact in this Role:
The ideal candidate is expected to:
• Think strategically and influence teammates across multiple, cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate experience in building, sustaining, and leveraging relationships.
• Exhibit a strong work ethic, organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail with excellent follow-up abilities.
• Show a willingness to take initiative and act decisively.
• Possess the ability to organize, manage, analyze, and interpret large amounts of data to identify trends and themes.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in a Master’s/Juris Doctor degree program.
• Expected graduation date between December 2026 and June 2027.
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and attention to detail with excellent follow-up skills.
• Project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Proven ability to translate highly technical and complex information into easily understandable terms.
• Superior Microsoft Office skills, with a strong emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong interest in compliance-related activities or prior experience in financial services.
• Demonstrated experience in building, sustaining, and leveraging relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:
• 0-3 years of experience in Compliance or related activities within financial services.
• Understanding and knowledge of bank laws and regulations, relevant compliance requirements, U.S. Bank systems and processes, and related governance activities.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory compliance requirements, preferably relating to regulated financial institutions and/or consumer products, AML (Anti-Money Laundering), Anti-Corruption, and BSA (Bank Secrecy Act).
• Experience with audit, compliance, risk, regulatory management, law, marketing and product management, finance, technologies, or control-related functions.
• Experience with data and quantitative analytics.

Salary and Benefits:
The expected salary range for this hourly position is $38.45 to $87.00, plus a sign-on bonus. Final pay will be determined by location, experience, and other job-related factors.

American Express offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ holistic well-being, covering physical, financial, and mental health. Benefits include:
• Competitive base salaries.
• Flexible working arrangements and schedules through Amex Flex, with hybrid and virtual options.
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location).
• Free and confidential counseling support via the Healthy Minds program.
• Career development and training opportunities.

Employment Eligibility and Workplace Culture:
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required, as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other legally protected status. The company complies with applicable state and local laws, including Fair Chance Acts, regarding the consideration of applicants with arrest or conviction records. For positions under federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express adheres to those regulations concerning criminal convictions.

The company’s working model, Amex Flex, provides greater flexibility while preserving its unique in-person culture. Depending on the role and business needs, colleagues may work onsite, in a hybrid model (a combination of in-office and virtual days), or fully virtually.