DIRECTOR - TREASURY STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
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DescriptionYou Lead the Way. We ve Got Your Back.With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.At American Express, you ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company s success. Together, we ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world s best customer experience every day. And we ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.Our industry is rapidly evolving, and we need courageous, quick thinkers who can shape the strategic decisions that lead our business forward. Whether it s negotiating with some of our largest global partners or creating next year s financial plan, you can influence both our day-to-day P&L and the future direction of the company. As part of the team, you can have the opportunity to learn and use the latest data tools and technologies and explore a range of roles to grow your career. Find your place in finance on #TeamAmex. The Director, Strategic Initiatives will report to the EVP, Corporate Treasurer. This dynamic, fast-paced role works with the Treasury Leadership Team to ensure the organization maintains the right strategies, organizational structure, and capabilities to ensure the Company s balance sheet enables business growth and can withstand shocks. The Director, Strategic Initiatives plays a key role providing analytical, strategic, communications and executional support for the Treasury organization. The incumbent will be a strong strategic thinker who possesses the confidence and composure to successfully drive the implementation of a wide range of initiatives working across multiple teams within Treasury and other key partner groups across Finance and the Blue Box. How will you make an impact in this role?Build strong working relationships across the group, as well as with business partner groups to maximize collaboration, problem solving and generate solutions to deliver results.Serve as a thought partner to the Treasury Leadership team.Build impactful and comprehensive agendas and presentations for senior management.Act as a central point of contact for high priority business initiatives, information requests and updates.Create internal and external organizational communications through a wide range of channels including memos, announcements, Town Halls.Lead other ad-hoc projects that are department wide priorities as well as projects requiring strategic analysis and data consolidation. Liaise closely with Colleague Strategic Partner (CSP) and lead the execution of a wide range of Performance and Talent initiatives e.g., Talent Assessment, PMP, Learning and Development. Assist in development and execution of strategies and initiatives to drive Colleague Engagement. RequirementsDemonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills, ideally with Treasury knowledge and experience and proven track record in project management.Superior organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, with great follow-up and attention to detail, and work well in a fast paced and dynamic environment.Strong drive and high personal accountability to deliver results within tight timeframes; ability to prioritize effectively when faced with changing priorities.Superior written and verbal communication skills, including ability to storyboard presentations.Excellent relationship and influencing skills for dealing with a wide range of issues and people at different levels; proven ability to navigate effectively and efficiently within American Express.Creative problem solver who can manage tasks and projects autonomously with minimal supervision.Energetic, curious, self-motivated, proactive and able to work well under pressure and in an unstructured environment.Strong executive presence, self-awareness, and integrity able to maintain strict confidentiality.Position will be based in NY.QualificationsSalary Range: $130,000.00 to $205,000.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + benefitsThe 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 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 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 opportunitiesFor 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.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.US Job Seekers/Employees - Click here to view the Know Your Rights poster and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.If the links do not work, please copy and paste the following URLs in a new browser window: to access the three posters.Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursuevisa sponsorship for these positions.Job Field: FinanceSchedule: Full-time