Manager, Enterprise Strategy

American Express; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express is seeking a Manager for its Enterprise Strategy team in London. The role involves tackling strategic challenges, collaborating with executives, and driving initiatives that enhance leadership positioning. Ideal candidates should have 1-2+ years in strategy consulting and strong problem-solving skills. The position offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits focused on holistic well-being.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Support for financial well-being and retirement

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance

Flexible working model

Generous paid parental leave

Access to wellness centers

Confidential counseling support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of professional experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, or internal corporate strategy.
• Undergraduate degree required.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic opportunities and challenges for American Express.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and C-suite to enhance strategic initiatives.
• Conduct analyses and create presentations for senior leaders.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Business acumen

Written communication

Verbal communication

Project management

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant field

Job description

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. 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.

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.

How will you make an impact in this role?

• As a Manager, you will be tackling the most important strategic opportunities and challenges facing American Express today. Projects are primarily oriented around growth strategy in order to drive long-term success and innovation for American Express.
• 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 stakeholders across the enterprise, including C-suite executives, to drive strategic 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of professional experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, or internal corporate strategy
• Undergraduate degree in relevant field

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and business acumen to advise executive leadership
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong project management skills, including prioritization, work planning, execution discipline
• Proficiency with both qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• Interpersonal skills – ability to collaborate effectively in a team

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
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• 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

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.