Analyst - Executive Compensation

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.

Job Description

The Analyst – Executive Compensation, within the Colleague Experience Group (CEG), will support all aspects relating to Executive Compensation as well as ad hoc projects. This role will partner with key stakeholders across teams and geographies to deliver on various deliverables across the spectrum of Executive Compensation. They will coordinate our work with the American Express Board’s Compensation and Benefits Committee, American Express National Bank Board, and all other aspects of corporate governance.

Reporting to the Director – Executive Compensation, the ideal candidate must be able to work independently, manage confidential information, contribute to high-priority initiatives, and maintain a professional demeanor. Adaptability, attention to detail, and a positive outlook will define success in this role and within our dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide key support for all compensation-related activities involving senior executives, including all year-end deliverables
• Assist with preparation of Company’s annual Proxy Statement and other regulatory filings
• Assist with preparation and coordination of materials for Compensation Committee and Bank Committee meetings
• Assist in the quarterly LTIA plan delegation process and its administration
• Coordinate with key stakeholders across American Express on accounting and regulatory matters
• Maintain a database and inventory of documents and checklists for retention purposes 
• Maintain awareness of practices among competitors and of regulatory and business trends in the world of executive compensation

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3+ years of Compensation experience, preferably within a multinational organization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and independently in a fast paced-environment and manage multiple time sensitive priorities
• Comfort working with numbers and dealing with confidential information
• Self-starter and fast learner
• Attention to detail and ability to interact/ communicate effectively with all levels of colleagues
• Experience with process management and process improvement
• Proficient in MS Applications: MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel etc.

Salary Range: $55,000.00 to $105,000.00 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.

We 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 
• 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 our Colleague Benefits Site.

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, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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