Director of Global Treasury Operations EMEA

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.

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.

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.

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

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.