Operations Team Leader

You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.

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With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

As a brand built on going above and beyond to provide the best customer experience, having the most exceptional colleagues is paramount. As the face of the company, you can create positive interactions with our customers every day–from curating a unique travel or lifestyle experience to helping them with their everyday needs. And, you can grow your skills through industry-leading training and ongoing coaching, all while learning what it means to continually set the standard for world class, customer-first service. Find your place in service on #TeamAmex.

How will you make an impact in this role?

The Team Leader is responsible for leading a team of Banking Customer Care Professionals. The team is responsible for providing extraordinary customer care in a dynamic Banking call center operation, assisting customers with inquiries, and performing account maintenance.  The Team Leader is responsible for coaching, inspiring, developing and motivating a team of Customer Care Professionals who are supporting our customers in a fast paced, structured environment.  

Lead a team of Customer Care Professionals pioneering the servicing of financial services and banking products.
Manage multiple servicing channels
Responsible for performance management for all direct reports including daily coaching, goal setting, development planning and performance reviews
Monitor customer servicing calls & chats to ensure flawless customer experience
Manage Colleague Engagement & Belonging
Meet Compliance & Governance for all processes and policies
Lead and maintain Colleague Engagement and morale through building a diverse & inclusive team
Define what willing looks like by consistently and effectively provide coaching and feedback to help colleagues maximize their performance
Decision making in critical day to day situations
Work flexible schedules based on business need

Minimum Qualifications:

Previous experience leading and/or coaching customer care professionals required
Call Center leadership experience with strong banking product and operations knowledge/experience highly preferred
Excellent coaching and negotiation skills
Strong people management and leadership skills
Personal accountability
Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels
Proven ability to drive results and sustained performance in efficiency, compliance, value generation (on product growth) & customer first resolution
Proficient in Digital Servicing
Ability to adapt quickly to new systems and processes
Demonstrated ability to champion and collaborate on customer issues while balancing enterprise strategy

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Knowledge of the Banking Industry

Additional Details:

Location: BGC Corporate Center 2, 5th Avenue corner 30th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig
Workplace Flexibility: Full time. Must be amenable to follow a hybrid work arrangement (onsite and work from home)
Work From Home Requirements:
Must have at least 25 mbps internet connection plan / speed
Must have a private & quiet area to work at home
American Express offers a fantastic and diverse working environment. High performance is rewarded with target driven incentives

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 work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex 
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

This role is not open to visa sponsorship according to business requirements.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

To know more about our recruitment process, you may watch this short video – What to Expect: Recruitment at American Express