Senior Investment Manager - AMEX Ventures

Job Description

American Express Ventures (“Amex Ventures”) is the corporate venture capital arm of American Express focused on early-stage (primarily Seed – Series B) investments across fintech, commerce, consumer services and enterprise software. With a global mandate, Amex Ventures invests in game-changing startups with strategic relevance to American Express. The team also works with portfolio companies and startups to commercialize partnerships with American Express business units.

Amex Ventures has backed more than 100 category-defining founders in its 10+ year history. Notable investments include Biocatch, Blackbird Labs, Galileo, Melio, Menlo Security, Plaid, Stripe, Toast and Wonder among others.

Amex Ventures is seeking a highly motivated individual to help develop investment theses, source and execute investments for the Fintech & Commerce team. The Fintech & Commerce team invests in companies developing innovative products and capabilities that have the potential to enhance our consumer card membership value proposition. This includes start-ups innovating around key passion points of our customers such as travel, dining, & entertainment, as well as emerging technology & trends reshaping our customers’ lives.

Responsibilities

In this exciting opportunity, the Investment Manager will be an integral part of Amex Ventures’ Fintech & Commerce team, playing a key role in the day-to-day sourcing, evaluation and execution of investment opportunities including strategic analysis, due diligence, valuation, deal structuring, and negotiations. The Investment Manager will also drive strategic engagement between American Express and its portfolio companies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead investments across the end-to-end venture investment lifecycle, including sourcing, deal evaluation, transaction execution, and portfolio company engagement
• Conduct market and industry analysis to support investment thesis development in strategic focus areas
• Maintain strong relationships with the venture capital and startup ecosystem to proactively identify and qualify relevant companies
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders across American Express to drive strategic value through startup partnerships and accelerate innovation across the enterprise
• Manage due diligence and investment decision-making process including strategic and financial analysis, legal negotiations, and management of deal execution workstreams
• Monitor portfolio company performance on an ongoing basis, working with internal and external stakeholders to engage with founders and add strategic value

Qualifications

• 5+ years of prior professional experience in a finance, strategy, or tech role; examples may include VC or PE investing, investment banking, management consulting, or a high-impact role at a technology company (product management, business operations, strategic finance, etc.)
• Ability to operate autonomously in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Well-developed strategic thinking capabilities to identify and assess key investment considerations and make recommendations on a first-principles basis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of driving effective collaboration across internal and external stakeholders
• Analytical mindset and deep understanding of finance and valuation fundamentals
• Strong interest in new technologies, particularly in fintech & commerce, and motivation to engage with the startup ecosystem
• Bachelor’s degree required
  
  Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

About us

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

About

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

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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
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