American Express · 1 day ago
Director - Global Commercial Services, Lending - Finance
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$123K/yr - $215K/yr
5+ years expAmerican Express is a company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to its customers and colleagues. The Director of Finance – Global Commercial Services partners with the Lending Product Team to drive financial performance and growth, blending strategic planning with hands-on analytics to deliver actionable insights.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as the central finance partner for GCS Lending, providing proactive, consultative support to the organization
Own the month-end reporting process for card lending, including maintenance and ongoing enhancement of reporting dashboards
Partner with Product and Risk Management teams to quantify business transformation opportunities and ensure alignment with DS&A forecasting processes
Explore potential benefits of agentic AI to enhance processes and analytics
Develop clear performance narratives and support preparation of senior management presentations
Drive lending analytics to identify underlying trends, risks, and growth opportunities
Deliver high-quality stakeholder support by responding to inquiries and resolving issues efficiently
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience
Experience with end-to-end reporting and planning for the Business Line of Credit, including month-end close, outlooks, and Plan/LRP
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and translate broad business questions into actionable analyses
Strong capability to connect analytical insights to financial outcomes and influence business decisions
Lead and develop a team of two managers and one analyst, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth
Excellent communication skills, with experience engaging and presenting to senior leaders
Learning agility, flexibility, and comfort adapting to changing priorities
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field
Preferred
Strong understanding of lending economics
Familiarity with TM1, SQL, and other programming languages
Benefits
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
Company
American Express
American Express is a financial services company that provides credit cards, charge cards, payment solutions, and related services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brett Mooney
CEO & Country Manager, American Express Canada
Stephen J. Squeri
Chairman and CEO
Recent News
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