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.

　　Our industry is rapidly evolving, and we need courageous, quick thinkers who can shape the strategic decisions that lead our business forward. Whether it’s negotiating with some of our largest global partners or creating next year’s financial plan, you can influence both our day-to-day P&L and the future direction of the company. As part of the team, you can have the opportunity to learn and use the latest data tools and technologies and explore a range of roles to grow your career.

　　Find your place on #TeamAmex.

　　This position, based in London, reports to the Manager, Finance & Operations within the General Counsel’s Organization.

　　How will you make an impact in this role?

　　The successful candidate will support the Manager with providing financial support to the International Managing Counsel groups. Such key tasks include:

　　Analyzing and tracking Outside Counsel budgets

　　Reviewing legal invoices in Legal Tracker

　　Screening of Outside Counsel invoices to ensure appropriate financial controls

　　Communicating with Outside Counsel firms on invoice discrepancies

　　Ensuring Global Retainer Agreements are in place and current

　　Communicating and enforcing AXP and GCO policies

　　Support legal loss and legal reserves reporting efforts

　　Prepare and run reports in Legal Tracker

　　Invoice preparation for processing across multiple markets across International

　　Review and action ad-hoc queries from GSM

　　Attend to quarter- and year-end processes including preparation of quarterly accruals for GCO budget

　　Support GCO attorneys across EMEA, APAC and LAC with ad-hoc queries relating to Legal Tracker and Outside Counsel budget

　　Cross-collaborate with other colleagues within the Finance & Operations team and the Legal Operations team

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

　　Strong written and oral presentation skills

　　Strong accounting and financial acumen

　　Good eye for detail

　　Ability to summarize information into key insights

　　A consultative approach with key stakeholders

　　A self-starter with the ability to manage multiple efforts simultaneously

　　Excellent relationship skills

　　A strong work ethic, solution orientated and will-to-win

　　Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel

　　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: Legal

　　Primary Location: United Kingdom-London-London

　　Schedule Full-time

　　Req ID: 24000618