American Express
Analyst, KYC Strategy
New York, NY · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Experience
- 3 years of experience in financial crime compliance, KYC strategy, risk management, merchant/customer onboarding, operations, consulting, or a related function within financial services.
- Visa sponsorship
- Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
About the job
Develops and implements global merchant KYC strategy, translating regulatory and business requirements into processes, decisioning frameworks, and operational improvements.
What you'll do
- Drive KYC strategy and transformation workstreams, from analysis and recommendations through implementation.
- Analyze KYC processes and performance; develop scalable solutions that balance compliance, risk, efficiency, and merchant experience.
- Maintain KYC procedures, standards, governance, controls, and playbooks, and coordinate implementation with cross-functional stakeholders.
What they ask for
- Knowledge of KYC regulatory requirements, processes, onboarding and refresh methodologies, and financial crimes risk management.
- Experience developing or implementing KYC strategies, processes, operating models, decisioning frameworks, procedures, or remediation programs.
- Ability to own complex workstreams and translate regulatory, policy, business, and operational requirements into practical solutions and implementation plans.
- Strong analytical, project management, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
Pay
$65500 - $102500 annually (base salary)
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