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Business Unit/Role Specific Info:

Enterprise Strategy is the internal consulting division of American Express. We work directly with the CEO, the executive team, and senior leaders to provide thought leadership and an external perspective on the most important strategic priorities of the company. Enterprise Strategy grows high-potential colleagues into future leaders at American Express. Our team members develop deep subject matter expertise and leadership skills in stretch roles that unlock their full potential, working collaboratively with senior leaders across the company. Subsequently, our team members transition to take on key leadership roles within the business.

How will you make an impact in this role?

As an Analyst, you will tackle the most important strategic opportunities and challenges for American Express, working on a broad range of topics across the business units. Projects are primarily oriented around growth strategy in order to drive long-term success and innovation.

You will contribute to all aspects of project workstreams, including scoping and structuring problems, conducting complex analyses and research, and creating presentations. You’ll collaborate closely with your teammates to develop solutions and present recommendations to senior leaders.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and collaborators across the enterprise, including C-suite executives, to drive pivotal initiatives that enhance the leadership position of American Express. You will establish yourself as a trusted thought partner to your business partners.

As a member of the Enterprise Strategy team, you’ll join a close-knit and supportive group of colleagues who put an emphasis on diversity of perspective, mentorship, fun, and a balanced lifestyle.

This position will be based in New York, NY

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate degree program with a graduation date of December 2024 -June 2025 with a start date in Fall 2025
• Candidates enrolled in a full-time master program will be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant coursework, internships, or extracurricular leadership experience
• Strong problem-solving skills and eye for business; intellectual curiosity
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong project management skills, including prioritization, work planning, execution discipline
• Interpersonal skills - ability to collaborate effectively in a team
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement

Deadline & recruiting process timeline

• Applications will not be reviewed on a rolling basis - all applications will be reviewed after the submission deadline
• Submission deadline: You must apply by Sunday, September 29th at 11:59pm in order to be considered.
• We aim to start interviews mid-to-late October and deliver final offer decisions by late November

Salary Range: $55,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The 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.

Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain positions

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 opportunities

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.

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