VP, M&A Strategy and Business Development

Vice President Corporate Development

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.

How will you make an impact in this role? This Vice President will be an integral part of the Corporate Development team, tasked with supporting American Express' growth and innovation through M&A transactions. This individual will be responsible for working in close consultation with the AXP business units and senior management to develop M&A strategy and identify possible acquisition, divestiture, and joint venture transactions. This position will report directly to the EVP, Head of Corporate Development.

Key responsibilities include working with senior management and business units to develop and prioritize strategic objectives and evaluate M&A opportunities against identified strategies. This role also involves defining inorganic areas of interest, establishing relationships with bankers, PE and VC firms, tracking developments and trends in various industries pertinent to our customers, working with deal teams to evaluate potential transactions, and preparing and communicating recommendations to senior management.

Minimum qualifications include 10 years of previous experience in investment banking, corporate development, consulting, business development, or similar roles. Exposure to FinTech, consumer services, and software is a plus. The ideal candidate must possess excellent business acumen, strong collaboration and influencing skills, and the ability to drive results. Strong analytical capability, financial and valuation skills, project and process management skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills are also required. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills are necessary, along with familiarity with PE, venture firms, and investment banks.

Salary range : $176,750.00 to $282,000.00 annually, bonus, equity (if applicable), benefits.

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. 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.

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