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.

How will you make an impact in this role?

Corporate Development executes strategically relevant and financially sound transactions for American Express, which enhance profitability, supplement business growth, and optimize the Company’s use of capital. The Corporate Development team is composed of American Express Ventures, the group that sources and executes strategic investments, the M&A team which is responsible for strategy development, negotiations and execution for inorganic transactions (acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures), and the Integration team responsible for integrating acquired assets and separating assets as part of strategic acquisitions and divestures. 

The Manager will be a member of the Mergers & Acquisitions group tasked with supporting AXP growth and profitability through M&A transactions. The position presents opportunities to work with the AXP business units to identify, socialize and execute M&A transactions. 

Key Responsibilities

Work with business units to evaluate M&A opportunities against identified strategiesAssist deal teams in evaluating potential transactions from strategic, operational and financial perspectivesDevelop detailed financial models and analyses (e.g., valuation, financial impact, etc.) for M&A evaluationsCreate materials and analyses to support transaction negotiations Preparation of transaction evaluation materials to communicate recommendations to Senior ManagementFind opportunities to improve operational efficiencies (e.g., standardize M&A processes) as well as socialize and implement improvements

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum 2 – 4 years of experience. Proven experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital or corporate development experience preferred.Strong financial, analytical and valuation skills with an ability to interpret financial statements and build financial models as well as an ability to develop and communicate analyses. Full understanding of valuation techniques. Strong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to collaborate with others at all levels of the organization and drive transaction processes and deliverables forward with project teamsExcellent project management skills Strong intellectual curiosity for AXP businesses and external environment

MBA or CPA is preferred

 

Salary Range: $89,250.00 to $150,250.00 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

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, but not limited to, 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.

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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