Analyst - AMEX Ventures, Enterprise Software

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 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.

  • *Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.**
American Express Ventures (“Amex Ventures”) seeks to identify and invest in category leading startups shaping the future of financial services, consumer commerce and enterprise software. As a value-added investor, Amex Ventures plays a key role in developing and executing long-term corporate strategic initiatives which contribute to American Express’ market leadership and growth. Team members work with senior management, C-level executives and business leaders across the company to execute venture investments, both domestically and internationally. The team also initiates and executes non-organic business development and strategic initiatives.

The Amex Ventures team is seeking a highly motivated individual to help develop investment theses, source and execute investments, monitor and support portfolio companies, and drive partnership opportunities.

This role is based in San Francisco, CA or New York, NY.

  • *Job Scope & Responsibilities**
In this exciting opportunity, the Investment Analyst will be an integral part of the Enterprise Software investing team at Amex Ventures, playing a key role in the day-to-day evaluation and execution of transactions including strategic analysis, due diligence, valuation, structuring, and portfolio company engagement.

The Investment

Analyst will be responsible for sourcing, thesis development, and driving strategic partnership between American Express and its portfolio companies.
  • *Responsibilities:
  • Engage across the full lifecycle of venture investing, including sourcing, evaluating, transacting, and managing investments
  • Conduct market and industry analysis to support investment thesis development around strategic focus areas
  • Build strong relationships with the venture capital and startup ecosystem to proactively identify and qualify relevant companies
  • Evaluate business cases and assess investment opportunities from a strategic, operational and financial perspective
  • Support due diligence and investment decision-making process including preparation of investment memos, financial modeling and analysis, and management of deal execution workstreams
  • Monitor portfolio company performance on an ongoing basis, working with internal and external stakeholders to drive strategic partnership value
  • *Qualifications:
  • 1-3 years previous professional experience in a finance, strategy, or tech role; examples may include VC or PE investing, investment banking, management consulting, or a high-impact role at a technology company (product management, business operations, strategic finance, etc.)
  • Ability to operate autonomously in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Well-developed strategic thinking capabilities to identify and assess opportunities, risks, and recommendations on a first-principles basis
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of driving effective collaboration across internal and external stakeholders
  • Analytical mindset and deep understanding of finance and valuation fundamentals
  • Strong interest in enterprise software and motivation to engage with the startup ecosystem
  • Bachelor’s degree required
Salary Range: $78,000.00 to $124,750.00 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 rol
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