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. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this 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.

The International Card Services (ICS) Center Of Excellence (COE) Corporate team is responsible the Corporate P&L across International, with the aim to accelerate profitable growth by:

Defining the long term vision for the ICS Corporate business

Supporting and influencing local market strategies, leveraging best practices

Identifying and executing strategic initiatives to drive incremental growth, partnering with cross business unit stakeholders 

How will you make an impact in this role?

The Product Manager role is key in supporting our ICS colleagues to optimize and drive efficient growth of the Corporate business. We are looking for a dynamic individual with product management experience, who can take a strategic lens when working with stakeholders to focus in on the key activities required to drive impact and solve business problems in a cross functional, collaborative work environment. 

Responsibilities:

Providing product management support to local product teams where common issues prevail across markets and/or coordination is required

Collaborating with intent, with the central product teams to steer strategy and development roadmaps to meet ICS client needs across International

Supporting cross market training / collateral support

Owning the charge out product process and status reporting

Partner with local market teams to understand, influence and support local Corporate strategies

Identify, prioritise and drive high impact strategic initiatives to accelerate Corporate P&L growth – developing robust strategies, utilising a deep understanding of customer needs and external market environment

Work in a cross functional environment to execute on key initiatives, partnering with teams across the Enterprise to drive desired outcome

 

Minimum Qualifications:

University degree or equivalent experience. MBA degree preferable

Proven experience in product management

Outstanding stakeholder management skills

Strong business acumen – understands profitability drivers and how to influence them.

Excellent oral and written communications skills. Proven ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely to audiences at all levels

Proven ability to develop robust, comprehensive strategies to address business challenges

Significant experience in analysing data and financials, including strong Excel skills

Proactive, self-starter with a results-driven mindset, brings solutions not problems

Proven track record of solving complex business challenges, showing the initiative and tenacity required to figure out solutions and navigate ambiguity to chart a path forward

Strong collaboration and influencing skills with demonstrable experience leading or working with cross-functional teams

Experience in the Corporate or commercial space is desirable, specifically in the Corporate Product space

 Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the UK is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.  

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  Support for financial-well-being and retirement  Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)  Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need  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

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