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The GCS Marketing Analytics, Investment & Marketing Enablement team, as part of Global Commercial Services within American Express, is responsible for overseeing marketing analytics, data products, data platforms, investment optimization and marketing enablement specific to the Global Commercial Services (GCS) business. Reporting to the VP, Analytics, Investment & Marketing Enablement (GCS-AIM), the Manager-Strategic Planning is a key role supporting the day-to-day project management and operations of the team while also providing analytical, strategic, and thought leadership for key projects & initiatives impacting the team. The ideal candidate would be a strong problem solver, who possesses the confidence and composure to successfully manage a wide range of initiatives, whilst working and collaborating efficiently across multiple teams within GCSM.
How will you make an impact in this role?
Key Responsibilities include
Provide planning and coordination support, including involvement in project management, analytics, and critical initiatives, as required
Own key programs, processes, and tracking (e.g. budget oversight, tracking, monthly performance metrics)
Independently lead key strategic asks involving advanced statistical analysis, data science & machine learning and communicate results impactfully
Assist in building impactful and comprehensive presentations for key business reviews with senior management, business partners and team meetings
Support the creation of external and internal organizational communications throughout multiple channels including memos, announcements, etc.
Build strong working relationships across the team, as well as with business partner groups to ensure good collaboration, efficient problem solving and creative solutioning for delivering on results
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree OR 2+ years of relevant experience in data analytics, machine learning or advanced modeling
Excellent SAS/SQL Skills and experience of working with large and unstructured data.
Strong programming skills (C, C++, JAVA, Python, R etc.)
Strategic & analytical problem solver with demonstrated quantitative skill
Comfort working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Able to learn quickly and "connect the dots"
Drive results while working autonomously with minimal direction
Motivated self-starter who is interested in gaining exposure to a broad set of Marketing disciplines and the wider functions across the Commercial Business
Strong professional presence and interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate, influence, and be a standout colleague
Works extremely well under pressure in a dynamic, high-matrixed and fast paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and operate with the highest levels of integrity
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Credit Cards / Payments/ Banking space & exposure to building Generative AI solutions is highly preferred
Familiarity with recommendation systems such as collaborative filtering, k-nearest neighbors, association rules, market basket analysis, SVD (singular value decomposition), and matrix factorization methods
Salary Range: $90,000.00 to $165,000.00 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
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit ourColleague Benefits Site.
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