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About American Express
American Express is a leading global payments and travel services company that empowers individuals and organizations to advance in extraordinary ways. With a rich history dating back to 1850, we've established ourselves as a trusted and innovative player in the financial services industry. Our company values are built around providing exceptional customer experiences, fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect, and driving business growth through innovative solutions.
Job Opportunity: Financial Analyst - Planning and Analysis - Canada
We're seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join our Global Merchant and Network Services (GM&NS) Pricing team, responsible for determining and reporting dealer discount income. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence multiple businesses and segments by aligning the association's objective for profitable charge volume and merchant development, crucial to the health of our business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create a Canada figure for shipper rebate income, tracking month-to-month execution against forecast and identifying drivers of change.
- Develop vendor rebate income scorecards for the Canada district.
- Drive normalization and process improvement among the different local pricing groups for all reporting and determining related exercises.
- Support external reviews, including investigating issues found, reaching the provincial estimating groups that deal with the trader relationship to discuss issues, and managing resolutions.
- Perform impromptu data analysis to assess rebate rate drifts and uncover insights.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you'll need:
- 2+ years of experience in financial services or payments industry, and/or other financial roles.
- A four-year college education, preferably in finance, accounting, or business.
- High proficiency with Excel is required.
- Strong attention to detail and organization.
- Strong analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop complex financial models and draw value-added insights from large amounts of financial data.
- Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., SAS/SQL) is required.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- A strong relationship management and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence others in situations where there may be competing objectives.
- Strong work ethic with an extreme will-to-win, ability to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment, which puts an exceptional emphasis on driving results.
- An innovative thinker who will challenge conventional approaches to getting things done and develop new approaches to old challenges.
- Strong project management skills with full ownership from analysis through to execution.
- A passionate focus on the client, with a demonstrated desire to understand and solve client needs and pain points.
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple requests and prioritize as needed.
What We Offer
At American Express, we're committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive pay ($25-$35/hour).
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment.
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools.
- A culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Why Join American Express?
By joining American Express, you'll become part of a global and diverse community of partners who are passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences. You'll have the opportunity to:
- Work with a talented and dedicated team.
- Contribute to the development of innovative solutions.
- Grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Make a meaningful impact on our customers and communities.
How to Apply
If you're a motivated and experienced financial analyst looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We can't wait to hear from you!
Don't miss this opportunity to join our team and take your career to the next level. Apply now and become part of the American Express family!
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