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Global Merchant & Network Services (GMNS) brings together American Express' merchant-and network-related businesses. This includes Global Merchant Services (GMS), which manages the relationships with the millions of merchants around the world that accept American Express; Global Loyalty Coalition which includes the international PAYBACK rewards programs; and Global Network Services, which brings together Global Network Partnerships, Network Solutions & Operations, InAuth and Prepaid.

Within Global Strategy & Capabilities (GS&C), the Strategic Planning & Investments team owns the end-to-end strategic planning and investment management processes. These processes support the annual definition of strategic focus areas, associated prioritization, and allocation of funding to deliver on our strategy.  The team partners closely with cross-functional teams to understand business plans and associated investment requests to evaluate their strategic fit with the organization’s goals and funding capacity. The team also manages key strategic projects throughout the year, as well as the in-year tracking and management of funding across the GMNS organization.  The team’s work is highly visible and provides an opportunity to interact with business leaders and gain a deep understanding of the drivers of our business

We are looking for a Senior Analyst to join this dynamic team. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys working with others, is passionate about the payments industry, and demonstrates a high level of ownership and attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

Data Guardian: Act as data point person for the team who owns all investment related data and structures its collection to ensure accurate aggregation and analysis at all points during the investment planning process Reporting and Insights: Analyze large sets of investment and financial information and provide reporting and insights Insight Storytelling: Prepare visual content to support strategic planning reviews with senior leadership (in Excel and PowerPoint) Develop Stakeholder Relationships: Assist as relationship manager to internal business teams and key business partners, including Finance and Technology departments, with the opportunity to take on ownership of these relationships as the candidate demonstrates growth in role Operational Improvements: Identify, develop and execute enhancements to existing tools, dashboards, and processes to streamline the team’s work

Qualifications:

Advanced Excel (Macro, Pivot tables, V-LookUp) and PowerPoint skills Solid problem solving and analytical skills with proven ability to break down issues, ask questions, and operate with a high attention to detail Ability to build and leverage relationships across cross-functional teams and engage with stakeholders on all levels    Effective communication and relationship management skills, both written and verbal, with ability to interact with stakeholders at all management levels Overall intellectual curiosity and demonstrated interest in developments in the payments industry Experience in consulting, financial planning & analysis, investment planning or reporting desired Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of professional experience Sense of humor and the ability to have fun at work

Salary Range: $55,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

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  6% Company Match on retirement savings plan  Free financial coaching and financial well-being support  Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits  Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need  20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy  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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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