American Express

Manager - Risk Management

American Express  •  Phoenix, AZ (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

The Global Merchant & Network Services (GMNS) organization is responsible for managing relationships with millions of Merchants and Partners around the world that facilitate American Express acceptance and enabling the day-to-day operations of our company's payment network.

The role of the Global Merchant & Network Pricing (GMNP) team is to design and implement global pricing strategies that support our coverage objectives and optimize our Discount Revenue. This revenue stream is the single largest source of American Express' revenue and Merchant Pricing strategies play a key role in driving financial performance.

This role sits within Pricing Infrastructure & Business Operations team, which drives pricing agility, compliance, and operational excellence through end-to-end platform ownership, governance, and in embedded Pricing Center of Excellence.

  • Manage projects with the ability to develop plans and timelines, analyze data, manage stakeholders, escalate and clear roadblocks, track and execute workstreams.
  • Collaborate with Servicing, Client Management and Regional Pricing teams to review Pricing related processes, identify gaps, assess root causes, and advise on recommended solutions.
  • Partner with Controls Management and Regional Pricing teams to identify pricing errors, propose and implement controls while also providing meaningful reporting to Pricing leadership.
  • Coordinate Issue Event framework processes, including reviewing gaps, initiating issues/events, gathering milestone support, monitoring progress, and preparing reports.
  • Identify both process and system/tool improvement opportunities to drive greater efficiency and ensure all key processes and procedures are well-documented.
  • 4+ years of experience in project/program management with a focus on process improvement, root cause analysis, and driving large-scale cross-functional initiatives.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex processes, identify inefficiencies, and implement effective solutions.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Exceptional communication skills (oral and written), with proven executive presence and ability to influence at all levels.
  • Strategic thinker and creative problem solver with a transformative mindset and strong attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities, manage offshore collaboration, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
  • Bachelor's degree is required.
  • Merchant experience is a plus.

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

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About American Express

At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly striving to uphold our powerful backing promise to our customers and each other every day.

These beliefs have been our North Star for 170 years as our business transformed – from helping evacuate travelers during World Wars, to ensuring the safety of our customers’ funds during the Great Depression in the U.S., to creating the Shop Small® movement to help small businesses recover from the Financial Crisis, to providing aid to communities impacted by many natural disasters and so much more.

For generations, the key to our success has been the determination and resilience of our American Express colleagues. Now, as a globally integrated payments company, we work together to provide customers with access to products, insights and world-class experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Join us and let’s lead the way together.

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Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
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