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How will you make an impact in this role?
International Insurance Compliance provides strategic support to the AXP insurance business outside the United States in order to drive continuous product innovation for the business while building an effective framework for compliance with applicable laws and regulations for insurance products, services and channels. This position will play a critical role within the Line of Business Compliance (LOBCO) team supporting ICS – International Insurance Services insurance initiatives in the Mexico, Argentina and Canada (LACC) market.
The successful candidate will be located in Mexico City and be responsible for leading an effective compliance program for insurance initiatives within the entire LACC region. The role will encompass overseeing Fee (Premium) and No Additional Charge (NAC) products (and some product protection benefits) across the enterprise within the LACC region, including providing advice and guidance to business partners to support the continued and compliant operation of insurance-related activities across jurisdictions and business units.
The role holder will report to the Vice President, International Insurance Compliance based in the UK and will also involve regular contact with other members of the team who support EMEA and APAC. This is a highly visible and strategic position with significant and regular interaction with senior leaders across the company.
Responsibilities:
- Provide solution-oriented insurance compliance support for Fee (Premium) and NAC product benefits to assist business colleagues in reaching their goals while meeting compliance requirements,
- Partner with international stakeholders to support the International Insurance Services “Best in Class” Standards and Controls Program (BIC) along with overseeing the consistent application of standards and controls for all insurance-related activities in the LACC region,
- Support initiatives through New Product Approval (NPA) enterprise-wide processes (including AEMP 54 and IISTAR) to develop a robust and effective control environment,
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with business partners and internal stakeholders (e.g. other Global Risk and Compliance colleagues, General Counsel’s Organization, Operational Excellence, Independent Compliance Testing, Privacy, Internal Audit Group),
- Manage an effective Compliance program, including overseeing Compliance Risk Assessment (CRA), Regulatory Change Management (RCM) and issue management processes including risk (ORE) oversight,
- Assist internal stakeholders with specific insurance regulatory issues,
- Drive implementation of policy and regulatory requirements related to relevant insurance distribution.
Minimum Qualifications
- Compliance or Risk expertise is required (preferably with a specific understanding of insurance and relevant regulatory considerations),
- Insurance experience in either an insurer or intermediary would be advantageous,
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in the development and selection of compliant solutions,
- Strong project management skills, ability to manage multiple projects and support multiple priorities simultaneously,
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions independently, work well under pressure, meet deadlines and adapt easily to frequent change,
- Strong leadership, analytical and organizational skills,
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to persuade and influence,
- Proficiency in both English and Spanish (Latin American) is required.
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:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
- 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
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
