At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

It begins with a Card Member using an American Express Card at one of our millions of Merchants around the world – the rest is up to us. The Network & Acquirer Solutions team (NAS) is the heart of the American Express Enterprise, powering billions of transactions through the global payments processing network that we develop and manage. NAS is unique within the Enterprise. We work across almost every American Express business unit as well as external partners, providers, and key industry stakeholders. We are known to be intellectually curious and problem solvers as we tackle the most imperative initiatives facing the payments industry today, such as securing online transactions and enabling faster, more convenient ways to pay. A role within NAS will challenge you to broaden your skillset and industry acumen while giving you the chance to drive enterprise growth and help deliver on our brand promise of trust, security and service.

Product and Partner Enablement (PPE) is part of American Express Global Merchant and Network Services (GMNS). The team is primarily responsible for customer setups on American Express internal systems, establishing connectivity (iVPN, MPLS/Ethernet and other forms of connectivity) between customers and the American Express network, and performing certification (host authorizations, submissions, product, terminal, etc.). Our main customers are merchants, processors, network issuers and acquirers. The mission of PPE is to ensure our business partners can successfully transact with the American Express Network according to American Express specifications, rules, and regulations.

How will you make an impact in this role

PPE connectivity analysts are responsible for leading the connectivity efforts that help ensure customers can successfully connect to and complete transactions on the American Express Network. The successful candidates will be responsible for building relationships with internal and external customers, managing connectivity projects (this includes supporting network connectivity, facilitating the implementation of customers and solutions in production that enable card acceptance), and representing PPE in a professional manner to all customers (internal and external).

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and collaborate with various business units.
Knowledge of connectivity (IPs, iVPN, MPLS/Ethernet).
Possess excellent customer service skills.
Effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to successfully manage 20-30 projects simultaneously.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Ability to translate technical details to non-technical business partners.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to effectively manage escalations.
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage the completion of tasks.
Strong will to win and able to work as part of a team.
Strong work ethic with a fun and positive attitude.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the payments industry and emerging technology preferred.
Familiarity with authorization, financial, and non-financial message file formats desired.
Familiarity with the American Express payment platforms and processes a plus.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

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

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.