You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.

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?

The position supports the Director of Tax Advisory and Planning, with the assistance of a Tax Analyst, in providing specialized tax advisory in Mexico to business lines and central teams.

 

Responsibilities:

·         Execute and support tax planning initiatives in Mexico by delivering high-quality technical tax advice to business lines and legal entities.

·         Provide technical and analytical support to the Director of Tax Advisory and Planning, including the development, documentation, and assessment of tax positions and strategic analyses.

·         Coordinate with international tax teams and work collaboratively with tax compliance and controversy teams to ensure alignment and technical consistency of tax positions across the organization.

·         Monitor and assess changes in tax legislation, evaluating their potential impact on the business and communicating implications to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.

·         Identify tax planning opportunities and support the tax review of third-party and intercompany agreements to ensure appropriate tax treatment.

 

Minimum Qualifications

·         7+ years of experience in Mexican corporate taxation, with a strong focus on tax advisory and tax planning, preferably within the financial services sector.

·         Demonstrated experience providing technical tax advice on complex transactions impacting Mexican legal entities.

·         Experience collaborating with international tax teams and supporting global or regional tax initiatives.

·         Prior experience in a leading law firm or Big Four firm.

·         Previous experience managing or supervising at least one direct report is preferred.

·         Bachelor’s degree in law or accounting.

·         Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken.

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset and the ability to engage effectively with multiple stakeholders and senior leaders.

·         Proven ability to build effective working relationships across teams and levels within the American Express group.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

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.