Join the American Express Team and Lead the Way in Finance Data Science and Analytics
American Express is a global leader in the financial services industry, renowned for its commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and employee development. We are seeking an exceptional Manager Assistant - Chief of Staff - Finance to join our Finance Data Science and Analytics (FDS&A) team in New York City. As a key member of our leadership team, you will have the opportunity to drive strategic decisions, influence business outcomes, and grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
About the Finance Data Science and Analytics Organization
The FDS&A organization is a critical partner to the enterprise, driving analyses and forecasts for key metrics and investment decisions. Our team of approximately 95 colleagues across New York, Phoenix, and Gurugram, India, leverages the latest modeling and analytics techniques to provide insights on both current and future performance. As a Manager Assistant - Chief of Staff - Finance, you will be an integral part of this team, supporting the group head and partnering closely with the broader leadership team to achieve strategic objectives.
Job Summary
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Manager Assistant - Chief of Staff - Finance to support the leadership team in FDS&A. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the strategy, development, and execution of communications and talent management activities across the team globally. This is a unique opportunity to observe and influence strategic decisions at senior levels of American Express, provide recommendations on areas of improvement, and lead ad-hoc, strategic projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy, development, and execution of communications and talent management activities across the team globally, including the coordination of mid-year and year-end calibration processes
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key partner teams, including Finance LFOs, Enterprise and BU FP&A, BU Investment Optimization, and Model Risk Management
- Partner with business leaders to ensure we are asking the 'right' questions, frame ad-hoc analyses, and rapidly drive analyses to a successful outcome to impact decisions
- Communicate actionable recommendations, including being able to effectively communicate complex ideas and actively seek to drive strategy
- Play a lead role in colleague development and engagement initiatives, creating linkages across our team and with the broader Finance organization
- Manage and monitor the team's overall operating expenses, including annual planning and rolling R&Os, as needed
- Develop agenda and create materials for FDS&A town halls in addition to leadership team meetings and strategic planning sessions
- Serve as the liaison between the FDS&A and business partners' executive offices
Essential Qualifications
- Solid commercial acumen and understanding of how large organizations operate
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to tailor complex messages to executive audiences with brevity, simplicity, and impact
- Ability to work under tight deadlines, continually prioritizing requests while being able to balance attention to detail and accuracy
- Exceptional relationship, leadership, and collaboration skills and the ability to work in a highly matrixed environment
- Distinguished levels of organizational skills
- Capacity to use judgment in handling highly confidential information
- Thought leadership and creativity in solving challenging, and potentially ambiguous, business problems
- Ability to build solid, trust-based relationships with cross-functional teams
- Minimum of 4+ years of relevant work experience
- Undergraduate degree required
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated aptitude in drawing relevant insights from data, including an ability to 'step back' and consider a recommendation or solution from multiple points of view
- MBA or similar Graduate Degree
Skills and Competencies
To succeed in this role, you will need to possess a unique blend of skills and competencies, including:
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Leadership and collaboration
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits
At American Express, we are committed to the growth and development of our colleagues. As a Manager Assistant - Chief of Staff - Finance, you will have access to:
- Career development and training opportunities
- Mentorship and coaching
- Leadership development programs
- Industry conferences and networking events
Work Environment and Company Culture
American Express is a global company with a diverse and inclusive culture. We offer a dynamic work environment with:
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite, or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- Competitive base salaries and bonus incentives
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
- 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
Compensation, Perks, and Benefits
We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including:
- Salary range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits
- 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
- Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
Conclusion
If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking to lead the way in finance data science and analytics, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Manager Assistant - Chief of Staff - Finance at American Express, you will have the chance to drive strategic decisions, influence business outcomes, and grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
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