Manager, U.S. Pricing Strategy & Execution - job 1 of 3

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The Global Merchant Services (GMS) Pricing team is responsible for the single largest source of American Express’ revenue: Merchant discount revenue. GMS Pricing works closely with multiple partners to determine the ideal pricing structure for merchant acceptance of American Express, while striving to improve coverage and merchant satisfaction. 

The Manager in U.S. Pricing Strategy and Execution is responsible for leading project management and the execution of strategic pricing initiatives in a compliant and rigorous manner. This position will collaborate across Relationship Management, Marketing, General Counsel’s Office, Technology / Product Management, and Controls Management organizations in a fast-paced environment on projects with significant impact to the U.S. merchant business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual to gain deep knowledge of the merchant business, as well as exposure to and insight from Leadership across the Blue Box. The Manager should be a dynamic individual who can work closely with partners and leaders and has the right ambition to drive change.

Responsibilities

• Create comprehensive and understandable materials to support Leadership decision-making, detailing key initiatives and the financial impact of pricing decisions
• Serve as project manager and cross-functional partner liaison to ensure successful implementation and launch of high-profile pricing initiatives
• Support the design and execution of pricing strategies based on business and financial objectives, an evolving external landscape, merchant experience, and pricing capabilities
• Lead the ongoing development of a robust pricing infrastructure, including documentation and mapping of critical internal processes and implementation of a strong control environment
• Partner on ad-hoc deliverables, including expedited Leadership requests 
• Support ad-hoc teamwork, including financial analyses and Discount Rate planning and forecasting exercises where needed

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in consulting, project management, strategy, or related experience
• Expertise in preparing PowerPoint presentations tailored to various audiences
• Strong project management skills with full ownership of end-to-end execution, including ensuring documentation of key workstreams and tracking against deliverables’ timelines
• Detail- and action-oriented individual able to work autonomously with limited direction
• Proven ability to actively collaborate across teams as well as lead and contribute to discussions with partners and Leadership
• Strong organization and prioritization skills while working in an agile manner 
• Demonstrated proficiency in drawing value-added insights from data and presenting compelling recommendations through effective verbal and written communication
• Some level of proficiency in Excel and BigQuery/SQL and/or willingness to learn and develop
• Some level of proficiency in analysis and comfort with large data sets
• Ability to excel and drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Bachelor’s Degree Required

Salary Range: $80,000.00 to $155,000.00 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.

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• 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

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