Director-Mergers & Acquisitions at American Express

%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EAt American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared %3C/span%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/company/who-we-are/%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3Evalues%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you%27ll 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EHere, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:12px;margin-right:0px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EHow will you make an impact in this role?%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:12px;margin-right:0px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:justify;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3ECorporate Development executes strategically relevant and financially sound transactions for American Express, which enhance profitability, supplement business growth, and optimize the Company’s use of capital. The Corporate Development team is composed of American Express Ventures, the group that sources and executes strategic investments, the M%26amp;A team which is responsible for strategy development, negotiations and execution for inorganic transactions (acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures), and the Integration team responsible for integrating acquired assets and separating assets as part of strategic acquisitions and divestures.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:12px;margin-right:0px;margin-top:0px;orphans:2;text-align:justify;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EThe Director will be a leader in the Mergers %26amp; Acquisitions Group tasked with supporting American Express%27s growth and profitability through M%26amp;A transactions. This position presents opportunities to work in close consultation with the various American Express business units and functional teams.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:150%;margin-left:.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EResponsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:150%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EWork with business units to prioritize strategic objectives including development of strategic analyses to inform, support or enhance AXP’s inorganic growth strategy%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:150%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EAssist in leading deal teams to evaluate potential transactions and business cases from strategic, operational and financial perspectives.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:150%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3ELead and oversee the development of key analyses (e.g., valuation, financial impact, etc.) with detailed financial models%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:150%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3ESupport negotiations while working closely with internal and external partners to structure and execute transactions%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:150%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EOwnership of specific pieces of transactions including day-to-day execution and managing cross-functional teams to ensure deliverables meet internal and external deadlines%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:150%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EOwnership and preparation of specific transaction evaluation and review materials and responsibility to communicate recommendations to Senior Management%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:150%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EEstablish best practices, standardize processes and methodologies for approaching M%26amp;A and partnership transactions%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:150%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EMinimum Qualifications%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:150%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EMinimum 4-7 years previous experience. Investment banking, private equity, venture capital or corporate development experience preferred.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:150%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EExtremely strong financial, analytical and valuation skills, including the ability to read and interpret financial statements and build financial models. Full understanding of enterprise valuation techniques.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:150%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EHigh degree of strategic and analytical capability, including the ability to analyze industry trends in digital, payments and ecommerce.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:150%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EStrong written and verbal communication skills.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:150%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EMust possess strong business acumen, collaboration and influencing skills as well as ability to drive results.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:150%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EExcellent project management skills.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:150%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EIn depth knowledge of AXP businesses a plus.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:150%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3EMBA or CPA or similar direct business experience strongly preferred.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E
%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3ESalary Range: %24123,000.00 to %24215,250.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + benefits%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EThe 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EWe 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%27 physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3ECompetitive base salaries%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EBonus incentives%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E6% Company Match on retirement savings plan%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EFree financial coaching and financial well-being support%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EComprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EFlexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EFree access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EFree and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3ECareer development and training opportunities%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EFor a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our %3C/span%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/colleagues/benefits%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cu%3EColleague Benefits Site%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EAmerican 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EWe back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That%27s 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EUS Job Seekers - Click to view the “%3C/span%3E%3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22https://www.eeoc.gov/poster%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#0563c1;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cu%3EKnow Your Rights%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3E” poster. 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