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The Manager in U.S. Regional & Centralized Client Group (RCCG) is responsible for developing actionable insights and providing analytical support for strategic merchant pricing initiatives. This position will work alongside senior leaders in the Pricing and Client Management organizations in a fast-paced environment to support high-profile projects that have significant impact on American Express.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to gain deep knowledge of the merchant business, as well as exposure to and insight from Leadership across the Blue Box. The Manager should be a dynamic individual who can work closely with partners and leaders and has the right ambition to drive change.
Responsibilities
- Develop pricing approaches or constructs based on quantitative data analysis and provide recommendations on key financial / commercial terms
- Leverage internal and external data, competitive intelligence, and industry research to inform pricing strategies and maintain pricing integrity
- Evaluate business cases for various merchant pricing scenarios, model P&L impacts, and perform sensitivity analyses to drive agile business decisions
- Build relationships with partners in the Client Management organization that drive team accountability and achieve stated goals
- Support the ongoing development of a robust pricing infrastructure, including implementation of a strong control environment and remediation of RCCG Portfolio impacting Operational Risk events, in particular for Government Merchant Portfolio
Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in investment banking, consulting, management, project management, strategy, or related experience
- Strategic thinker with the ability to work through unstructured problems and develop clear, data-driven insights
- Strong relationship management and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence others in situations where there may be different goals
- Creative thinker who is willing to question traditional ways of doing things and develop new approaches to old challenges
- Excellent communication skills and strong executive presence with the ability to appropriately structure information to drive decision-making
- Self-starter who excels in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that places a premium on driving results
- Strong analytical skills and financial acumen, including familiarity with financial modeling and sensitivity analysis in Excel
Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 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 you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
- 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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Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue sponsorship for this position.
Salary range
- $80,000 - $155,000