Senior Investment Manager - AMEX Ventures

American Express•New York, NY

2h•$123,000 - $215,250•Hybrid

About The Position

American Express Ventures (“Amex Ventures”) is the corporate venture capital arm of American Express focused on early-stage (primarily Seed – Series B) investments across fintech, commerce, consumer services and enterprise software. With a global mandate, Amex Ventures invests in game-changing startups with strategic relevance to American Express. The team also works with portfolio companies and startups to commercialize partnerships with American Express business units. Amex Ventures has backed more than 100 category-defining founders in its 10+ year history. Notable investments include Biocatch, Blackbird Labs, Galileo, Melio, Menlo Security, Plaid, Stripe, Toast and Wonder among others. Amex Ventures is seeking a highly motivated individual to help develop investment theses, source and execute investments for the Fintech & Commerce team. The Fintech & Commerce team invests in companies developing innovative products and capabilities that have the potential to enhance our consumer card membership value proposition. This includes start-ups innovating around key passion points of our customers such as travel, dining, & entertainment, as well as emerging technology & trends reshaping our customers’ lives.

Requirements

5+ years of prior professional experience in a finance, strategy, or tech role; examples may include VC or PE investing, investment banking, management consulting, or a high-impact role at a technology company (product management, business operations, strategic finance, etc.)
Ability to operate autonomously in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Well-developed strategic thinking capabilities to identify and assess key investment considerations and make recommendations on a first-principles basis
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of driving effective collaboration across internal and external stakeholders
Analytical mindset and deep understanding of finance and valuation fundamentals
Strong interest in new technologies, particularly in fintech & commerce, and motivation to engage with the startup ecosystem
Bachelor’s degree required
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

Responsibilities

Lead investments across the end-to-end venture investment lifecycle, including sourcing, deal evaluation, transaction execution, and portfolio company engagement
Conduct market and industry analysis to support investment thesis development in strategic focus areas
Maintain strong relationships with the venture capital and startup ecosystem to proactively identify and qualify relevant companies
Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders across American Express to drive strategic value through startup partnerships and accelerate innovation across the enterprise
Manage due diligence and investment decision-making process including strategic and financial analysis, legal negotiations, and management of deal execution workstreams
Monitor portfolio company performance on an ongoing basis, working with internal and external stakeholders to engage with founders and add strategic value

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