Vice President, M&A Strategy & Business Development

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. Work with senior management and business units to develop and prioritize strategic objectives and evaluate M&A opportunities against identified strategies Define inorganic areas of interest and develop rationale and value creation thesis Establish relationships with bankers, PE and VC firms to understand portfolio opportunities, in a M&A, investment or partnership capacity Track developments and trends in various payments, lending, B2B, digital consumer services, and other industries pertinent to our customers Work with deal teams to evaluate potential transactions and develop business cases from strategic, operational and financial perspectives Prepare and communicate recommendations to senior management, including interaction with C-level management and the Executive Committee 10+ years previous experience in investment banking, corporate development, consulting, business development or similar roles Exposure to FinTech, Consumer Services, and Software a plus Must possess excellent business acumen and strong collaboration and influencing skill as well as ability to drive results Strong analytical capability, including the ability to quickly learn new business models and identify trends in both existing and emerging industries Expert financial and valuation skills and must be able to frame and guide financial analyses Excellent project and process management skills and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive results while working under tight deadlines Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to distill complex issues quickly and summarize key implications to senior management Strong leadership and interpersonal skills Familiarity with PE, venture firms and investment banks Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.