Regulatory Lawyer

3 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom AMEX Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced UK qualified regulatory lawyer to join our General Counsels Organization (GCO) at American Express to take the position of Manager and Counsel (Financial Services Regulatory) in a multi-disciplinary Global Legal Policy and Strategy function.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advise on, track and report on payment services regulation and financial crimes matters for American Express in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
  • Partner with colleagues to advise on analogous strategic regulation and emerging regulatory and policy trends globally.
  • Support all lines of business within American Express, including financial crimes, card issuing, merchant acquiring and payments generally.
  • Interface with other GCO lawyers, business colleagues, Compliance, Operational Risk, Government Affairs, and external bodies, local regulators, and industry trade groups.
  • Develop and implement regulatory strategies to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Provide technical and strategic advice to Compliance and the business on regulatory interactions.
  • Assist in the development of American Express strategy in response to and anticipation of regulatory developments in the payments industry.
  • Advise on licensing, prudential regulation, ongoing governance and conduct regulation under the regimes established by PSD2/PSD3.
  • Support Compliance and business leaders in managing the FCA and other regulatory relationships.
  • Manage potential regulatory breaches or compliance failures.
Requirements
  • Qualified to practice law in the UK with experience advising on regulatory matters, in particular anti-money laundering and sanctions in the UK.
  • Professional experience or post-qualification experience in financial services regulation matters in a law firm, regulator or in-house.
  • Familiarity with one or more of the following areas would be ideal - EU and UK payment services, payment schemes, e-money, FSMA.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Solid drafting, research and negotiation/influencing skills.
  • Solid analytical skills and high attention to detail.
About American Express

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 counselling support through our Healthy Minds program
  • Career development and training opportunities

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