American Express Global Business Travel Looking for Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) at Utica-Rome Area Full Time

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Job Responsibilities: American Express Global Business Travel (“Amex GBT”) is seeking a Manager of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). In this capacity, you will work within an inclusive, experienced M&A team that has performed 9 transactions over the past 7 years. You will also work closely with our commercial and business leaders in conducting due diligence, as well as with external advisors (i.e., bankers, lawyers, accountants, etc.) to support deal execution from inception to closing.

This role is critical in aiding our Executive Leadership Team and Amex GBT to achieve its strategic growth objectives by driving informed and empowered acquisition, divestiture, and other key strategic decisions. The position requires the candidate to be a highly motivated self-starter with strong analytical skills, positive people skills, and ethical integrity. Limited travel may be required from time to time.

The position will report to the Vice President of M&A. Significant exposure to senior leaders and executives. Work closely daily with Vice President of M&A (20+ years of experience). Weekly M&A team meetings with Global Head of M&A / Chief Legal Officer.

The position will be hybrid (mostly virtual, with 1-2 days a week in our Midtown NYC office as needed).

Job Description:

• Financial evaluation and modeling of target companies and industry segments to assess strategic fit and M&A potential
• Develop business case model for potential targets: own the base financial model (along with M&A Analyst) and coordinate with Business Unit leaders for key inputs and assumptions
• Build clear view of synergies and value creation in the model: ensure ability to modify and adjust assumptions; understand implications of changes in alignments / value creation during due diligence process
• Manage key work streams for due diligence: NDAs, virtual data room, assisting financial evaluations by various Business Unit leaders, pressure testing assumptions / sensitivity analysis
• Provide support in developing annual M&A strategy and tracking deal pipeline
• Conduct company and industry research on target areas to identify M&A opportunities and evaluate strategic fit with Amex GBT
• Handle monthly financial reporting & reconciliation for deal related expenses

• Desired Skills and Experience:
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance and/or Accounting
• Demonstrated experience in building M&A financial models and analyses
• Working knowledge and application of finance/accounting principles
• Outstanding written and communication skills
• Minimum 2+ years of work experience in a similar position
• Experience or knowledge of travel industry is a plus

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Location

United States – New York – New York Head Quarters

The US national annual base salary range for this position is from $70,000 to $140,000. The national range provided includes the base salary that GBT expects to pay for the role. Actual base salary will be based on factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location.

In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Award plan, which rewards participants based on company and individual performance. For information about our comprehensive US benefits programs and eligibility, please review our Benefits-at-a-Glance document.

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• Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and more.
• Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.
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• Wellbeing resources to support mental and emotional health for you and your immediate family.
• And much more!

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, gender identity (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or marital status. It is our policy to maintain an equal-opportunity environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias for our candidates, colleagues, clients and suppliers.

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