Analyst - Pricing
American Express is a company built on a long history of innovation and leadership, and they are seeking an Analyst for their Global Merchant & Network Pricing team. The role focuses on developing pricing proposals and actionable insights to support Merchant Acceptance growth, while managing end-to-end processes and collaborating with various teams to drive merchant revenue and profit growth.
Responsibilities
- Build clear, data-driven pricing proposals and recommend rate structures for Merchant Acquisition initiatives, leveraging internal and external data, competitive intelligence, and industry research to inform pricing strategies and maintain pricing integrity
- Process Intro Funds requests end‑to‑end: validate eligibility, prepare decision memos/term sheets, obtain required approvals, and ensure documentation aligns to the published Pricing Policy, SOP and governance standards
- Own the Exception Pricing workflow when pricing updates stem from Industry Code changes or control remediation. Prepare EP templates, reconcile volumes/rates, and drive timely approvals so partner teams can execute updates/refunds
- Build strong working relationships with MASE and RCCG Client Management teams; act as the pricing point‑of‑contact to align priorities and close actions ahead of merchant meetings
Skills
- 0–3 years experience in analytics, finance, consulting, or strategy (payments/merchant ecosystem a plus)
- Strong analytical toolkit: Excel (modeling & sensitivity analysis), comfort with large datasets; SQL/Python a plus
- Structured communicator with executive presence; can translate analysis into crisp recommendations
- High ownership and bias for action in a fast‑paced environment; comfortable with ambiguity and multi‑partner workflows
- Relationship builder who collaborates across Pricing, Merchant Acquisition, Client Management (RCCG), Operations, and risk/compliance partners
- Self-starter who excels in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that places a premium on driving results
Benefits
- 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 role and business need
- 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
- 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
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