Manager, Finance – Competitive Intelligence

American Express

Manager of Competitive Intelligence at American Express. Analyzing competitive dynamics, investor sentiment, and macroeconomic trends into actionable insights for senior leadership.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,250 - $150,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data and communicate insights effectively to diverse stakeholders. Leverages relationships across teams to inform enterprise strategy and investor relations.

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Analytical SkillsFinancial ModelingInvestor Relations ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingData SynthesisMacroeconomic AnalysisCompetitive AnalysisCard Economics Understanding

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailIntellectual CuriosityRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Investor RelationsEnterprise StrategyCompetitive LandscapeEarnings CallsPress Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Synthesize key highlights from competitors’ earnings calls, conferences and other related press for the CEO, CFO and Executive Committee
Understand key macroeconomic trends and forecasts and serve as the subject matter expert for the enterprise
Conduct ad-hoc analyses on a variety of competitive landscape areas.
This role has a very broad and diverse group of stakeholders – outside of senior management already mentioned, this role is critical to Investor Relations, Enterprise Strategy, Finance teams, and many more.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to quick synthesize complex data
Strong analytical and financial modeling skill and an understanding of card economics and the Amex business model.
Ability to build and leverage relationships across multiple teams
Ability to connect the dots and build the story line of AXP’s relevant position in the industry
Strong sense of intellectual curiosity that will drive new and innovative ways of thinking about the company’s performance on a relative basis
Formal sell-side or investor relations experience a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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