Manager - Compliance - Portfolio Management

Manager – Compliance – Portfolio Management

Global Financial Crimes Compliance (GFCC) is an organization within Global Risk & Compliance (GRC) and is responsible for leading the enterprise-wide Anti-Money Laundering, Sanctions, and Anti-Corruption compliance functions. This team has global responsibility for identifying, investigating, and reporting suspicious activity, including money laundering and terrorist financing, and provides broad analytical and operational support for the company's enterprise-wide GFCC control framework.

Responsibilities:

The newly created second line GFCC Enablement organization will lead efforts across strategic and transformational program development initiatives and projects, synchronizing the function's ongoing operations, and will provide senior oversight of the function's systems, data, and tools. The Portfolio Management & Transformation Oversight team serves as the central hub for planning, prioritization, governance, financial oversight, and execution transparency across the GFCC portfolio.

The Manager of Portfolio Business Planning & Financial Oversight will lead financial planning, budget governance, and investment oversight activities across the GFCC portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead annual, multi-year, and long-range planning activities across the GFCC portfolio, ensuring alignment between strategic priorities, transformation roadmaps, workforce plans, and financial investments.
• Own portfolio budget management, including forecasting, invoice planning, run-rate tracking, variance analysis, accrual oversight, and ongoing expense governance.
• Partner with Finance and GFCC leadership to develop financial strategies, investment plans, and executive reporting that support business objectives and resource allocation decisions.
• Develop cost-benefit analyses (CBAs), business cases, and investment recommendations to support strategic initiatives, technology investments, and operational improvements.
• Identify financial risks, opportunities, and optimization strategies through proactive analysis of portfolio spend, resource utilization, and operating performance.
• Lead reengineering and efficiency initiatives that improve processes, enhance controls, reduce costs, and maximize value realization across GFCC.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, financial insights, and recommendations to senior leaders and governance forums to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in financial planning, business management, strategy, consulting, portfolio management, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, forecasts, business cases, and executive-level financial reporting.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and strategic problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across highly matrixed organizations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive presentation development.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values, 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.

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

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