**Description** **You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.** With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally. At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong. **Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.** The Global Network Services (GNS) organization partners with banks and financial institutions to issue cards on the American Express network. Through these partnerships, GNS increases the number of American Express cards in the markets, enhances merchant coverage, and provides exciting and innovative new products around the world.Reporting directly to the GNS Vice President, the incumbent will play a critical role in shaping the company´s strategic direction, driving growth initiatives, and ensuring the effective execution of business plans. This position requires a blend analytical skill, industry insight, and collaboration across multiple areas. **Qualifications & Skills:** - Proven experience in strategic growth, business development, or similar roles. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and industry trends. - Excellent communication and negotiation skills. - Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. - In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards. - Experience in portfolio management, business planning, and financial analysis. - Strong leadership abilities with a focus on driving results. **How will you make an impact in this role?** + Contract Review & Negotiation: Oversee and review contracts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance standards.- Portfolio Analysis: Evaluate existing portfolios and identify opportunities for growth or optimization.- Industry Trend Analysis: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and market developments to inform strategic decisions.- Strategic Decision-Making: Lead and support key business decisions, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.- Cross-Department Collaboration: Act as a liaison between Business Planning, Finance, and Compliance teams to ensure alignment on goals and strategies.- Business Case Development: Develop, present, and evaluate business cases for potential growth initiatives or new ventures.- Contract Renewals: Manage and negotiate contract renewals to ensure favorable terms and continued business relationships.- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all growth strategies and initiatives adhere to industry regulations and compliance standards.- Growth Initiative Leadership: Drive and implement strategies that support sustainable growth in alignment with the company’s objectives.- Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze the performance of growth strategies and make adjustments as necessary to meet targets. **Qualifications** We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include: + 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. **Job:** Sales **Primary Location:** Mexico-CDMX-Mexico City **Schedule** Full-time **Req ID:** 24023008