This is a senior role comprising of Country Executive Team Membership.

Required Skills / Qualifications
Significant financial services Compliance and anti-money laundering experience related to Canada Cards / Payments industry; deep knowledge of Canada requirements for Payment Institutions, for both issuing and acquiring business.
Strong expertise in interacting with local regulators/national authorities as well as strong networking in the Canada payment/financial/banking community.
Solid knowledge of local regulations.
Strong influencing skills in a complex /matrix organization to drive results/design a local robust regulatory compliance framework.
Solid leadership skills to work effectively with very senior levels of American Express management (business and Compliance) and be a trusted advisor.
Fluency in leveraging a complex matrix environment to negotiate successfully with key stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.




Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Ability to collaborate and build and foster strong relationships within the Compliance organization globally and regionally in addition to key stakeholders.
Strong communication skills to positively represent in discussions with regulators.
Robust management skills to effectively lead, motivate and manage a team of direct/indirect reports.
Graduate and/or relevant skilled qualification preferred - Law or Economics Degree, Compliance/AML Diploma, CAMS Certification will be an advantage.
Job location: Canada
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

📌 Vice President, Compliance Canada Toronto
🏢 American Express
📍 Toronto