Business Analyst - Senior Strategic Planning & Initiatives

The Business Analyst - Senior Strategic Planning & Initiatives supports the Canada leadership team in delivering strategic priorities aligned with the multi-year growth strategy (Amex Ignite) and building an inclusive culture. This dynamic and fast-paced role requires a highly motivated, hard-working, and collaborative individual who can work independently while effectively communicating and collaborating across key functions and stakeholders.

This role will contribute to strategy development, strategic communications, and cross-functional processes, providing broad exposure to senior leadership and enterprise priorities. The individual will also play a crucial role in driving collaboration across the ICS Canada organization and partnering with Blue Box stakeholders on core business initiatives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Supporting strategic business planning for enterprise-wide initiatives, including annual and long-term planning, competitive intelligence, and data analytics to inform strategic priorities and decision-making.

• Managing cross-functional planning and operational processes, including budgeting, leadership development, and other critical projects.

• Overseeing colleague engagement initiatives and representing ICS Canada on a variety of committees and task forces.

• Managing the comprehensive colleague communications strategy, including Town Halls, All Hands, business updates, and related communications.

• Building and maintaining collaborative relationships across AXP locally and internationally.

• Growth mindset and is deeply passionate about our business and our team.

• Proven ability to successfully collaborate across multiple partners and build strong relationships.

• Builds a culture of inclusion and belonging by embracing and encouraging different points of view through open communication and radical candor.

• Highly motivated self-starter who can effectively multitask and lead projects with ambiguity while operating with a sense of urgency to meet timelines.

• Strong business acumen and proficiency in building compelling presentations and conducting analysis to extract insights.

• Resourceful problem solver who is detail-oriented and data-driven: working with both quantitative and qualitative data.

• Outstanding communicator: verbal, written and through presentations – with an ability to break down complex ideas into understandable and actionable messages.

• High degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism, with the ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience.

The stated salary range represents the expected compensation for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions

The job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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

American Express is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment in which all people who apply for positions or who work for or on behalf of Amex are treated with dignity and respect and are provided with equal treatment with respect to employment, regardless of that person's age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, colour, ancestry, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion or creed, marital status, family status, pregnancy, disability, record of offences, social condition or origin, political beliefs, association or activity or other factors prohibited under applicable Human Rights legislation (the “Prohibited Grounds”). If you have a disability and need accommodation, please speak with the Recruiter for more information.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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.

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.