The Finance Organization drives business value by being a strategic partner in every decision made in support of the Company’s success. We bring a powerful combination of financial expertise, a deep understanding of complex analytics, a thorough knowledge of the risk environment, and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of financial integrity.
Global Treasury, a segment of the American Express Finance group, is responsible for providing a balance sheet that provides a competitive advantage for the company. This includes managing capital to support our business; delivering cost-effective, diverse and resilient funding; and identifying, measuring and addressing financial and operational risks.
Global Treasury have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us as Director, Global Treasury Operations EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa), leading a team responsible for overseeing cash management and FX operational activities.
Reporting to the Vice President of Global Treasury Operations (GTO) EMEA, This role ensures all cash management transactions, including intracompany & intercompany financings, payables/receivables, debt instruments, and M&A activities are executed in a highly controlled manner adhering to all applicable American Express policies and control standards. This role is also responsible for the complex American Express Global Foreign Exchange management processes providing P&L protection against FX rate volatility related to balance sheet, equity and future income streams.
As a Treasury leader the individual also provides guidance to adjacent Treasury, other Finance and business unit teams, supporting complex initiatives against delivery of business unit goals. Additional responsibilities include supporting regulatory, control & compliance initiatives to provide value across the organization and representing AXP in engagements with bank partners.
This position is important to fulfilling Global Treasury Operations mission of ensuring that American Express has the right amount of money, at the right time and place, and in the right currency to fulfill its financial commitments.
Responsibilities- Leads the management of cash flow and associated processes for American Express entities across the EMEA region by ensuring operating requirements are fulfilled and cost of funds is optimized
- Leads the management of foreign exchange trading execution processes for American Express globally minimizing risk and clearing exposure while optimizing trading price efficiencies
- Ensures that daily processes operate within a strong controlled and compliant operating environment by ensuring that processes meet or exceed regulatory, American Express policy and other relevant standards while operating with knowledge of and in consideration of the competitive framework
- Leads and/or participates in Treasury initiatives in adjacent fields that involve capital, legal entity, liquidity risk management, and regulatory oversight
- Designs, implements, controls and optimizes a banking/bank account structure that achieves business objectives, maximizes cash availability, and minimizes operating expense
- Pursues operational excellence through continuous improvement in execution, enhanced controls, intelligent process standardization and automation
- Engaging with stakeholders to address operational challenges and to identify and collaborate on effective solutions
- Leads, motivates and develops a team of Treasury professionals
- Extensive Finance/Treasury experience
- Deep background and experience with process/operational management ideally including experience leading a daily operational function
- Knowledge of and experience in International Treasury operations and expertise in transaction banking and market payment systems and processes
- Knowledge of Foreign Exchange exposure management, FX market trading and Volcker Rule prohibitions
- Knowledge of AXP’s businesses and its business model and correlation to Treasury activities
- Experience working with Gen AI tools to increase efficiency, drive automation, and build intelligent workflows
- Strong attention to detail, proven ability to challenge the status quo and drive change, innovative problem solving and self-driven delivery across multiple work streams
- Proven team leader – inclusive people leader who can lead, develop and inspire others through coaching, feedback, recognition and encouragement
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, capable of synthesizing complex information and communicating key messages
- Experience of influencing without authority and collaborating across organizational boundaries at all levels
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.
About Us
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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our 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.
About the TeamWe back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- Support for financial-well-being and retirement
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
- Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
- Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
- 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
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Skills Required
- Extensive finance and treasury experience
- Experience leading daily operational treasury functions and process/operational management
- Experience in international treasury operations, transaction banking, and market payment systems
- Knowledge of foreign exchange exposure management and FX market trading
- Knowledge of Volcker Rule prohibitions
- Understanding of American Express businesses and correlation to treasury activities
- Experience working with Gen AI tools to drive automation and build intelligent workflows
- Strong attention to detail, problem solving, and ability to drive change across multiple work streams
- Proven inclusive people leader with experience coaching, developing and motivating teams
- Outstanding written and verbal communication; ability to synthesize complex information
- Experience influencing without authority and collaborating across organizational boundaries
American Express Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about American Express and has not been reviewed or approved by American Express.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay is often viewed as attractive when combined with comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage that supports day-to-day needs. The benefits package is also framed as especially helpful for those supporting dependents.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with company matching. Financial wellness services and coaching are also highlighted as strengthening longer-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is repeatedly characterized as generous and a valued component of the overall package. Time off and flexibility are presented as helping the total rewards feel more complete beyond base salary.
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What We Do
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.
