Job Description

Job Description
You Lead the Way. Weve Got Your Back.

At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether were supporting our customers financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly redefining whats possible - and were proud to back each other every step of the way. When you join TeamAmex, you become part of a diverse community of over 60,000 colleagues, all with a common goal to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day.

This position is part of the Global Decision Science and Data Strategy organization within Credit and Fraud Risk (CFR), and is responsible for the Enterprise oversight of the Global CFR data Investment plan covering spend across third party data providers. The incumbent will be responsible for detailed and timely expense management and forecasting activities, with keen focus on ensuring value maximization from data assets under contract. He/she will provide financial analysis and other required support during contract negotiations and other business initiatives. This position will require interaction with colleagues across the Enterprise, including Credit & Fraud Risk, Marketing, Finance, Controllership, Global Supply Management and Global Servicing Network. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated individual with strong financial acumen to engage with internal and external strategic business partners and gain insight into credit and fraud risk management principles and practices.

Responsibilities:

- Track and manage expenses

- Reconcile and process invoice payments

- Forecast data utilization and related expenses considering contractual commitments

- Manage expense allocations across multiple business groups

- Prepare timely and accurate expense management and forecasting reports

- Develop quarterly reports and dashboards

- Provide support during contract negotiations

- Provide ad hoc analysis and project support as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

- Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills

- Detail-oriented and organized

- Excellent communication skills; ability to distill financial data into clear and concise insights

- Ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities effectively

- Self-starter with a high degree of intellectual curiosity

- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency required. MS Access, SQL, and Tableau highly desired.

- Familiarity with Ariba Buyer a plus

- Bachelors degree in related field, or 3+ years relevant work experience

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

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.