Director & Counsel, Merchant Risk

4 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States American Express Full time

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The General Counsel's Organization (GCO) at American Express is seeking a Director & Counsel to support the Global Merchant Pricing organization and the commercial credit risk management team that evaluates and mitigates financial exposure arising from GMS relationships.This role will evaluate risks associated with various pricing programs and policies and act as a legal and strategic thought leader on exposure risk management and collateral documentation.

The GMNS business is a core business of American Express and fundamental to the operation of the American Express global payments network. GMNS builds and maintains relationships with merchants that choose to accept the American Express Card and financial services companies who enable merchants to accept the Card, simultaneously delivering differentiated products and services and driving revenue growth for both merchants and American Express.The GMNS business is responsible for signing merchants to accept the Card, processing Card transactions and providing marketing and other innovative programs and services to grow our merchant and Card acceptance relationships.

Where great legal minds influence national business strategy.

Our mission is to protect and strengthen American Express through legal expertise and strategic advice that helps our business partners manage risk, identify opportunities, and deliver on the company's promise of exceptional products and services. Given the dynamic nature of the national and global payments industry and the valued partnership between our team and the business, we see it as imperative to attract and develop talented people by:

Providing rich work experiences and opportunities for professional developmentRecognizing and rewarding those who drive and deliver resultsRespecting and valuing diversity, integrity, and personal accountabilityRole & Responsibilities:

Help propel your team and its business partners to success.

Here's just some of what you'll do in this role:

Provide primary legal support to dynamic merchant pricing team; evaluate legal risks and considerations related to pricing policy and implementation.Provide primary legal support to the GMS risk team focused on evaluating and mitigating risk arising from GMS relationships and advising on risk management and collateral documentation.Provide counseling and support to GMS teams on strategic legal and policy matters, compliance and operational processes , also with focus on competitive changes in marketplace and regulatory and litigation environment.Coordinate with GCO colleagues and outside counsel, Compliance, client teams and other stakeholders, to ensure the most effective support and relevant expertise is applied to particular matters.Participate in a small team of seasoned attorneys and legal managers, offering thought leadership for cross-subject matter practice groupissues and projects.Effective , cost-conscious targeted engagements of outside counsel, with a disciplined approach to budget management. Are you ready for the challenge? Minimum qualifications:Bachelor's degree & J.D.Experience in trade finance, secured credit/lending or corporate banking practiceAdmitted to New York Bar or eligibility to do so6+ years of relevant legal experiencePreferred qualifications:Extensive experience in a trade finance, secured credit/lending or corporate banking practice , including drafting and negotiation of collateral documentation, guaranties and intercreditor arrangementsWorking knowledge of the UCC (including Article 9), receivables financing, and forms of credit protection (including letters of credit)Experience in the banking, finance, or payments industryStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to generate creative and innovative solutions to novel issuesAbility to communicate complex issues clearly and persuasively, in both written and oral formatExcellent collaboration, inter-personaland teamwork skillsAbility to drive consensus and exert influence in a cross- functional capacitySelf-motivated, high level of personal energy and commitmentStrong leadership skills, growth mindset and strong customer focus Salary Range: $170,000.00 to $255,000.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + benefits The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. 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 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 For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site. 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. Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position. We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually. US Job Seekers/Employees - Click here to view the "Know Your Rights" poster and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement. If the links do not work, please copy and paste the following URLs in a new browser window: to access the three posters.

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