Director - Corporate Planning & Analysis; Future Opportunities - Finance

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How will you make an impact in this role?

Corporate Planning & Analysis (CP&A) leads the company-wide forecasting and planning process, supporting critical strategic analysis of the Amex business and industry and provides decision support for the Enterprise Services and Credit and Fraud Risk Organizations. You will contribute to creating shareholder value by leading enterprise-wide forecasting and planning, delivering strategic insights, and partnering across businesses to drive disciplined performance, informed decision-making, and effective capital allocation through data-driven analysis and strong financial governance. You will lead decision-centric financial planning by translating driver-based models and AI-generated insights into clear, probabilistic trade-offs that shape enterprise capital allocation and performance strategy.

·       Deliver accurate, timely forecasts and variance analysis to support executive and Board-level decision-making.

·       Develop driver-based models and scenario analyses to assess risks and opportunities.

·       Leverage data, technology, and analytics tools to improve forecasting precision and efficiency.

·       Partner with business units, Enterprise Services, and Credit & Fraud Risk Finance to provide actionable financial insights.

·       Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Technologies, and the TM1 Development team to deliver on forecasting goals

·       Support capital allocation, performance optimization, and strategic planning initiatives.

·       Contribute to continuous improvement of FP&A processes, tools, and reporting. Proactively identify and eliminate manual, non-value-added BAU activities

·       Lead the design and refinement of driver-based forecasting models that link operational levers to P&L and capital outcomes

·       Interpreting and challenging AI-generated forecasts, ensuring economic logic, transparency, and regulatory soundness

Minimum Qualifications

·       7+ years of experience in Finance, Data Analytics, and Profitability analysis.

·       Strong analytical skills with the ability to think critically and creatively about business challenges, identify high-impact analytical opportunities, manipulate large datasets, interpret trends, and generate actionable insights.

·       Exceptional attention to detail with demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and execution capabilities.

·       Excellent communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, compelling narratives and articulate key insights to diverse audiences.

·       Ability to explain complex quantitative and mathematical concepts to stakeholders with varying levels of technical expertise.

·       Strong understanding of driver-based modeling, probabilistic forecasting, and scenario simulation frameworks

·       Demonstrated ability to work with data science and technology partners in deploying AI-enabled analytics

·       Experience operating in regulated environments with model governance, risk management, or control frameworks

·       Bachelor’s degree in quantitative discipline such as Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

·       Proficiency in SQL, Hive, Python, PySpark, Regression & Machine Learning Techniques

·       Power BI or other visualization tools experience is strongly preferred

·       Graduate degree in a quantitative field - Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics 

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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

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.

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

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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our 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.