American Express - New York, NY

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
New York, NY
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

As a Senior Manager in Strategy & Business Operations at American Express, you will play a pivotal role in the newly established Control Management (CM) team within Global Commercial Services (GCS). This position reports directly to the VP, Head of Control Management, and involves overseeing a diverse team of approximately 250 colleagues globally. Your primary responsibilities will encompass a wide array of strategic, analytical, and operational tasks aimed at ensuring the successful execution of business objectives. You will act as a thought partner to the VP, contributing to the leadership of the executive office and ensuring that sound business operations are maintained alongside a robust colleague agenda and key strategic initiatives. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the VP and the leadership team on critical business and functional topics. This includes setting and refreshing goals and priorities, managing day-to-day business operations, and ensuring effective communication across the organization. You will also be responsible for managing team communications, operational processes, and organizational planning, while driving cohesion across the team through the execution of new routines such as leadership meetings and town halls. Your impact will extend to actively participating in the colleague engagement strategy and supporting learning and development initiatives across various levels. You will be tasked with developing high-quality presentations for diverse audiences, including senior leadership and regulatory meetings, and providing strategic support on a range of issues while leading ad hoc strategic projects as required. Additionally, you will partner with various departments, including Finance and other executive offices, to achieve organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with VP and Leadership team on critical business and functional topics, including setting, refreshing, and ensuring execution of goals/priorities
  • Balance the management of day-to-day business priorities with the executive office and the broader organization in close partnership with the Executive Assistant
  • Manage team communications, operational processes, organizational planning, and critical cross-team initiatives
  • Support and drive cohesion across the team, including execution of new routines (e.g., leadership meetings, town halls etc.) across team and business partners
  • Actively participate in colleague engagement strategy and support learning and development initiatives across levels
  • Develop high-quality and impactful presentations for a variety of audiences and stakeholders including senior leadership meetings, regulatory meetings, and town halls
  • Provide strategic support on a range of issues and lead ad hoc strategic projects as required
  • Partner with CEG, Finance, CA&C, other executive offices, and additional key business partners to achieve objectives

Requirements

  • Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to achieve successful results while working in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven ability to balance multiple tasks, with excellent organization skills and careful attention to detail
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate white space and reprioritize business needs in a fast & evolving environment
  • Autonomous problem solver who is solution-oriented; able to break down complex ideas into easy-to-understand messages
  • Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to analyze and synthesize data, draw relevant insights and communicate recommendations
  • Ability to create compelling presentations and visual representations of initiatives and processes
  • Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong and trusted relationships across partner teams and demonstrates high emotional intelligence
  • Must have a strong sense of integrity with proven ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain complete confidentiality
  • Sound business judgment and customer-first approach
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in a consulting or business strategy context
  • Knowledge of Operational Risk or Control Management practices

Benefits

  • 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
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