Experienced Financial Analyst - Planning and Analysis for Canadian Merchant Discount Revenue at American Express - Remote Part-Time Opportunity

Join the American Express Team and Lead the Way in Financial Analysis

At American Express, we believe that with the right support, individuals and organizations can achieve extraordinary things. As a global and diverse community of partners, we're committed to backing our clients, communities, and each other. Here, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and create a unique and meaningful career path with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support your professional development.

About American Express and Our Culture

American Express is a world-renowned company that values its associates and strives to provide the best client experience possible. We're a team that wins collectively, working together to maintain our organization's values and strong sponsorship promise. Our culture is built on integrity, respect, and a sense of belonging, where every associate is seen, heard, and valued.

The Opportunity: Financial Analyst - Planning and Analysis

The Global Merchant and Network Services (GM&NS) Pricing team is responsible for the largest source of American Express' revenue: Merchant Discount Revenue. As a Financial Analyst of Planning and Analysis for the Canadian region, you'll play a critical role in determining and reporting merchant discount revenue. This is a unique opportunity to influence multiple businesses and segments by aligning the association's objective for profitable charge volume and merchant development, essential for the health of our business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create a Canada figure for merchant discount income, tracking month-to-month performance against forecast and identifying drivers of change.
• Develop vendor discount income scorecards for the Canada region.
• Drive normalization and process improvement among the different local pricing groups for all reporting and determining related activities.
• Support external reviews, including investigating issues found, reaching out to regional pricing groups that manage merchant relationships to discuss issues, and managing resolutions.
• Perform ad-hoc data analysis to assess discount rate trends and uncover insights.

Requirements and Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• 2 years of experience in financial services or payments industry, or other financial roles.
• Four-year college education required, with a strong preference for finance, accounting, or business.
• High proficiency with Excel is required.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in managing multiple requests and prioritizing as needed.
• Strong relationship management and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence others in situations where there may be competing objectives.
• A 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.

What We Offer

As a part-time Financial Analyst at American Express, you'll enjoy a competitive hourly rate of $25-$35, depending on experience. You'll also have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.
• A dynamic and supportive team environment.
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.
• A comprehensive benefits package.

Why Join American Express?

At American Express, we're committed to creating a workplace where every associate can thrive. We offer:

• A culture of integrity, respect, and inclusion.
• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact on our clients and communities.
• A global and diverse community of partners.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• A flexible and supportive work environment.

How to Apply

If you're a motivated and analytical professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We can't wait to hear from you!

Conclusion

As a Financial Analyst - Planning and Analysis at American Express, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on our business and drive growth through data-driven insights. With a competitive hourly rate, flexible work arrangements, and a range of benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team and lead the way in financial analysis. Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding and challenging career with American Express!