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**Description**
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. 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.
American Express Global Commercial Services (GCS) is the Global leader in the Commercial Payments Solutions space and subsequently continues to be an exciting and fast-growing segment. To maintain success, accelerating sales and driving growth are critical for the organization while maintaining the highest levels of control and compliance standards.
You will be joining a high priority and high visibility program management team that touches many teams within GCS and across American Express. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing program management support across deliverables and ensuring we seamlessly advance the business unit to an elevated risk management model. This individual will ensure the timely and structured management of the multi-year program for GCS. The role involves critical coordination across GCS workstreams, business unit leaders, and extensive collaboration with partners in second-line, third-line, and supporting areas to ensure we continue maintaining the highest levels of control and compliance standards.
**Core Responsibilities:**
+ Champion change management by establishing appropriate governance and communication cadence, driving organizational alignment to further our control and compliance outcomes.
+ Assist in the development and execution of change management strategies and plans to support key outcomes.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess change impacts, identify stakeholder personas, and design effective engagement approaches.
+ Partner with Sales, Product, Servicing, Compliance, GCO, Control Management, Technologies, 2LOD/3LOD
+ Work closely with project managers to integrate change activities into broader project plans and timelines.
+ Identify learning needs and form communication strategies as the program progresses.
+ Develop linkages and dependencies with groups within and outside of Global Commercial Services
+ Support PMO forums for GCS, interface with organization-wide committees (e.g., Operational Risk Management Committee), and share insights (e.g., Community of Practice)
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter who is able to deliver strategic thought leadership and lead projects with limited guidance.
+ Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly complex environment with a proven ability to quickly adjust to shifting priorities, multiple demands, ambiguity and rapid change.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience creating clear and compelling materials for diverse audiences
+ Analytical mindset with the ability to assess change impacts and develop targeted adoption strategies
+ Strong thought leadership including ability to quickly understand critical linkages and implications of program strategies on the business at large.
+ Proven track record of building relationships and successfully operating in a highly matrix environment and being able to lead and influence without direct authority.
+ High level of integrity with ability to handle sensitive issues with complete confidentiality
+ Knowledge of commercial payments industry & economics advantageous.
+ Experience in Consulting and/or Process Transformation supporting a large cross-functional, change-management initiative that supports multiple domains
+ Demonstrated control mindset, with preference of previous experience in operational risk and compliance at a Bank.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Understanding of, or prior experience in, Global Commercial Services
**Qualifications**
Salary Range: $90,000.00 to $165,000.00 annually bonus 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 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
+ 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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
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 - Click to view the " Know Your Rights " poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
**Job:** Strategic
**Primary Location:** US-New York-New York
**Other Locations:** US-Arizona-Phoenix
**Schedule** Full-time
**Req ID:** 25015357

**Description**
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. 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.
American Express Global Commercial Services (GCS) is the Global leader in the Commercial Payments Solutions space and subsequently continues to be an exciting and fast-growing segment. To maintain success, accelerating sales and driving growth are critical for the organization while maintaining the highest levels of control and compliance standards.
You will be joining a high priority and high visibility program management team that touches many teams within GCS and across American Express. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing program management support across deliverables and ensuring we seamlessly advance the business unit to an elevated risk management model. This individual will ensure the timely and structured management of the multi-year program for GCS. The role involves critical coordination across GCS workstreams, business unit leaders, and extensive collaboration with partners in second-line, third-line, and supporting areas to ensure we continue maintaining the highest levels of control and compliance standards.
**Core Responsibilities:**
+ Develop and support an E2E cross-functional workplan enabling the delivery and oversight of project deliverables
+ Partner with Sales, Product, Servicing, Compliance, GCO, Control Management, Technologies, 2LOD/3LOD
+ Serve as the program management function, acting as a conduit between GCS sponsors/leads and the critical workstreams delivering on project mandates
+ Ensure clear communication of progress up to top level management; report on milestone progress, raise key decisions and issues for resolution where required.
+ Collaborate closely with external parties (i.e. consulting partners) and support all engagements to ensure key decisions are made and progress is achieved.
+ Develop linkages and dependencies with groups within and outside of Global Commercial Services
+ Support PMO forums for GCS, interface with organization-wide committees (e.g., Operational Risk Management Committee), and share insights (e.g., Community of Practice)
+ Execute on protocol for capturing all key artifacts including approvals and evidence of task completion to support appropriate milestone completion, in line with Enterprise PMO guidance
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter who is able to deliver strategic thought leadership and lead projects with limited guidance.
+ Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly complex environment with a proven ability to quickly adjust to shifting priorities, multiple demands, ambiguity and rapid change.
+ Excellent project/program management and organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to build 'results driving' relationships.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to influence without authority.
+ Proven track record of developing strategic frameworks for vaguely defined business problems and ability to turn those frameworks into actionable projects/initiatives that drive meaningful results.
+ Strong thought leadership including ability to quickly understand critical linkages and implications of program strategies on the business at large.
+ Proven track record of building relationships and successfully operating in a highly matrix environment and being able to lead and influence without direct authority.
+ High level of integrity with ability to handle sensitive issues with complete confidentiality
+ Knowledge of commercial payments industry & economics advantageous.
+ Experience in Strategic Planning, Program Management, Project Management, Consulting, and/or Process Transformation supporting a large cross-functional, change-management initiative that supports multiple domains
+ Demonstrated control mindset, with preference of previous experience in operational risk and compliance at a Bank.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Understanding or prior experience in Global Commercial Services
**Qualifications**
Salary Range: $90,000.00 to $165,000.00 annually bonus 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 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
+ 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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
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 - Click to view the " Know Your Rights " poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
**Job:** Strategic
**Primary Location:** US-New York-New York
**Other Locations:** US-Arizona-Phoenix
**Schedule** Full-time
**Req ID:** 25014787

**Description**
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. 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.
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.**
This team operates within the Global Commercial Services (GCS) Commercial Business Enablement organization to serve as first line and represent the business to ensure we effectively delivery against our expanding regulatory requirements and compliance goals as regulatory demands continue to evolve. We work to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
The Senior Manager, Strategic Planning, Regulatory Change PMO will join an expanding team to support the growing regulatory change demands and evolution of the team to strengthen first-line project governance and execution to drive consistency in approach to govern and execute projects to better align with regulatory expectations, implement industry best-practices and ultimately deliver against our regulatory change initiatives in an efficient and effective manner.
**How will you make an impact in this role?**
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Lead high priority cross-functional regulatory change initiatives impacting multiple business units, including linkages and dependencies with groups both within and outside GCS and cross-functional teams (eg: GSG, Compliance, GCO)
+ Build strong relationships with partners and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment across critical stakeholders
+ Leverage project governance and project management tools to effectively manage projects to drive resolution of risks, issues and challenges related to projects
+ Ensure on time and accurate delivery of regulatory change projects to meet Organization's internal policies, professional, legal and regulatory standards
+ Articulate clear requirements to our Technology partners to deliver accurate and timely solution
+ Translate requirements into concepts and user experience design - associate with stakeholders/ business partners to document design suggestions
+ Challenge the status quo and remove barriers creatively
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Experience in risk management, strategy and execution, program management, project management, and/or other consulting services
+ Project management skills, including attention to detail and the ability to clearly advise on progress, roadblocks and successfully drive project progress
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively bring others along with a high degree of comfort amongst leaders both informally and formally
+ Ability to prioritize, manage deadlines, and handle changing priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment while leading with limited direct authority
+ Experience delivering large, complex, enterprise-level initiatives with multiple partners under high pressure and tight timeframes
+ Regulatory (Sanctions, KYC, AML, or Anti-Corruption) experience
+ Problem solving ability with creativity and positivity
+ Agile learner who can absorb new information quickly in order to meaningfully and strategically drive outcomes for the team's regulatory change projects
+ Bachelor's Degree is required
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Master's Degree considered favorably
+ Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
**Qualifications**
Salary Range: $90,000.00 to $165,000.00 annually bonus 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 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
+ 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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
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 - Click to view the " Know Your Rights " poster. If the link does not work, you may access the poster by copying and pasting the following URL in a new browser window: eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
**Job:** Strategic
**Primary Location:** US-Arizona-Phoenix
**Other Locations:** US-New York-New York
**Schedule** Full-time
**Req ID:** 25015190

Our client is seeking a visionary and results-oriented Director of Strategic Planning and Business Development to lead critical initiatives for their organization based in Phoenix, Arizona, US . This senior management position requires a sophisticated understanding of market dynamics, corporate strategy, financial analysis, and partnership development. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and evaluating new business opportunities, formulating long-term strategic plans, and driving growth through both organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the company's overall strategic plan, including market analysis, competitive intelligence, and long-term vision setting.
• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions that align with strategic goals.
• Conduct thorough due diligence and financial modeling for potential investments and strategic alliances.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, industry leaders, and potential partners.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the development and implementation of strategic projects.
• Monitor industry trends and economic conditions to anticipate market shifts and identify emerging opportunities or threats.
• Develop comprehensive business cases and presentations for executive leadership and the board of directors.
• Oversee the creation of annual operating plans and long-range forecasts.
• Drive organizational change initiatives to ensure alignment with strategic priorities.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing team of strategy and business development professionals.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic planning, corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting, with a significant focus on strategic decision-making.
• Proven track record of successfully identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic initiatives, including M&A transactions.
• Exceptional analytical, financial modeling, and quantitative skills.
• Strong understanding of various industries and business models.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior executives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and lead diverse teams.
• Experience in developing and presenting strategic recommendations to executive levels.
• Proficiency in market research tools and financial analysis software.
• Must possess a strategic mindset and a forward-thinking approach.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned leader to shape the future of our organization in Phoenix, Arizona, US .

**Description**
Cherry Bekaert's Strategic Financing Services Advisory Team (SFS) is looking for a New Markets Tax Credits Applications and Strategic Planning Director (Director). We offer an opportunity to work with a team of experts with a deep track record in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation applications, CDFI Fund Applications, other Government and Philanthropic funding applications, strategic planning services for community development entities and projects, NMTC placement and deployment assistance, and NMTC compliance and asset management services.
The Director will oversee the Application and Strategic Planning activities for Community Development Entities (CDEs), Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), Community Lenders and Nonprofits (collectively Community Development Organizations). The Director will work with the Community Development Organizations to help them build internal and external capacity, clarify their Mission, Vision and Values (MVV), formalize their strategic plans and execute their strategic plans so that they holistically work towards upholding and achieving their MVV as they expand and add new services. The Director will lead a team of Application Writers and Community Development Specialists, manage the process of writing NMTC Applications, manage the grant writing and applications process for clients seeking funding from other funding programs, and expand the portfolio of clients. The Director will work collaboratively internally and externally to achieve measurable results for the team, the clients and the communities our clients serve.
The successful candidate will have a strong attention to detail and deadlines and a mission to help make a difference in Low-Income Communities.
About SFS: SFS has been involved in the NMTC industry since its inception and to date has secured over $1.7 billion in NMTC funding. SFS is proud to have structured and facilitated NMTC investments that have created 28,077 direct jobs, served 957,153 clients through community facilities, and helped create over 10.6 million square feet of new and improved commercial and industrial real estate. SFS's current portfolio consists of investments in areas with poverty rates as high as 66%, median family income as low as 14.24%, and unemployment rates as high as 31.2%.
About The Innovate Fund (TIF): TIF serves the state of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Since inception, it has directly deployed $96 million of NMTC investments in 36 transactions that have leveraged an additional 1.3 Billion of indirect capital, and created 8,194 direct jobs, while expanding the service area's health and wellness services to 707,714 Low Income Persons. TIF is governed by a seven-member governing board, including representation from Cherry Bekaert and the Greenville Local Development Corporation, with input from an advisory board of 9 LIC experts.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Application Writing
+ Managing of Application and Grant writing team
+ Cultivate a healthy team culture
+ Coordinate and assist with balancing NMTC application writing team's individual and team workflow
+ Optimize NMTC Allocation Application process for clients and team members
+ Drafting, reviewing and preparing NMTC Allocation Applications and supporting documents for strategic and technical opportunities
+ Writing and reviewing compelling business strategies, community outcomes and other narratives to maximize scoring and increase likelihood of successful outcomes
+ Collaborating with clients to identify and source appropriate NMTC pipeline opportunities to suit unique CDE needs (considering geography, project type, community impacts, etc.)
+ Synthesizing and incorporating industry terms, trends and data to support business strategies, community outcomes and compelling applications that translate to smooth financial closings
+ Identifying and managing other grant and application writing opportunities to ensure quality and timely submissions as well as strategic alignment
+ Collaborating with deal team participants (investors, borrowers, supporters and stakeholders) to secure commitments, evidence of support and/or letters of interest as required for submission of various funding applications and/or financial closings
+ Designing and reviewing project proposals and summaries for investment opportunities in a clear, compelling, and concise manner
Community Development Consulting
+ Establishing relationships with CDFIs, CDEs, and various community development stakeholders
+ Collaborating with the team to identify opportunities with existing or aspiring CDFIs to allow them to execute their vision
+ Assisting clients with formalizing their organizational framework through an Organization Assessment including: review of the organization's service area, products/services, track record, pipeline, community impact data, management capacity and finances
+ Assisting with underwriting and structuring NMTC transactions
+ Supporting and preparing for submission of relevant Certifications
+ Preparing sub-CDE Certifications in connection with NMTC allocation agreements.
+ Working with organizations to meet certification requirements and establish policies and procedures that will ensure continued compliance
+ Helping identify an organization's short and long-term goals and objectives in order to develop a sustainable financial plan
+ Helping secure private investment commitments and a strategy for long-term financial viability
+ Actively managing a pipeline of community development finance investing, lending, and growth initiatives
+ Collaborating with GPS and GovCon teams to identify and develop grant writing opportunities that align with compliance needs and enhance cross-industry initiatives
+ Working collaboratively with Bank Finance and other industries within Cherry Bekaert to create comprehensive offerings that holistically serve our clients' needs
+ Coordinating with The Innovate Fund (TIF) Chief Operating Officer and Cherry Bekaert staff on strategic planning initiatives
+ Other job-related functions as assigned
+ Travel: 20%
What you bring to the role:
+ Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field
+ CPA license, MBA, JD, LLM, Master's Degree (other field related certifications may be considered)
+ Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated progressive experience in community development finance, tax credit finance, CDE/CDFI Lending, structured finance or related field
+ Knowledge of tax credit financing required, with specific experience with NMTC strongly preferred
+ Experience in working with borrowers, lenders, investors and Community Development Organizations
+ Strong research and analytical skills; ability to solve complex issues.
+ Expert knowledge of tax credit finance reporting required, with specific experience with CDFI Fund's AMIS reporting strongly preferred
+ Ability to effectively manage up, down and out, providing exceptional client service by leveraging communication skills to develop and maintain outstanding relationships.
+ Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written (including technical writing), and presentation skills
+ Entrepreneurial and highly motivated to make internal and external connections
+ Proficiency in Excel
+ Strong sense of urgency and shared sense of mission
What we offer you:
+ Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect.
+ A well-run firm that offers stability and opportunity to develop as a leader.
+ The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you.
+ A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development.
+ Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing.
+ Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work.
+ Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures.
+ Supportive partnership group with a "one firm" mentality and a commitment to colleagues' success
+ Big firm resources and bench strength; small firm flexibility and openness to new ideas
+ Collaboration across service lines and offices; a firm culture that embraces one another and the community; and an excellent opportunity to help bring along talented staff
+ Defined metrics and targets that eliminate ambiguity
+ Shared values, including uncompromising integrity, a passion for excellence, and mutual respect
Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.
Pay Range:
$1 6,395- 328,800
About Cherry Bekaert
Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws.
This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.
Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.
Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at  and follow us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
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**Description**
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. 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.
Joining Amex Tech means discovering and shaping your contribution to something big. Here, you can work alongside talented tech teams and build a unique career with the Powerful Backing of American Express. With a range of opportunities to work with the latest technologies, and a commitment to back the broader engineering community through open source, our mission is to power your success. Because Amex Tech is powered by our technology, our culture, and our colleagues.
The Technology organization enables and accelerates the company's growth strategies, delivering global capabilities and services in support of Amex's customers and colleagues, while maintaining 24/7 servicing and availability to ensure an uninterrupted, high-quality customer experience. Technology provides the foundation for everything we do in the company while driving differentiation through building and leveraging innovative technology and data insights.
The Technology Workforce team is a center of excellence (COE) that is tightly aligned with and supports the strategic talent objectives of the Technology organization. As our Technology organization continues to grow so must our workforce strategy. The Director of Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP) will be instrumental in how we transform our workforce strategy to ensure we have the right talent, in the right place, at the right time, to meet the delivery needs of the company.
To ensure we attract, grow, and develop our talent intentionally, the Director will lead a team that partners with members of the executive Technology Leadership Team (TLT), and their direct reports to inform them of the key performance indicators (KPIs) critical to achieve their multi-year aspirations. By generating rich insights, trends and sharing best practices, the Director will build strong relationships and influence the outcomes and goals by taking a data driven and action-oriented approach.
The Director will also be a key enabler of, and contributor to, our transformation journey - to elevate our insights through bringing or developing an external perspective, and a continuous improvement mindset. They will be accountable for the execution and governance against the Strategic Workforce Plan (SWP) for in-year and future strategy planning, leading a multi-year workforce refresh for the TLT stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
+ Enabling a systematic process of analyzing, forecasting, and planning their workforce.
+ Leveraging and driving best practices utilizing the workforce modelling and dashboard capabilities.
+ Determining the supply and demand to meet delivery needs.
+ Generating insights, trends, and actions to meet in year and multi-year goals.
+ Governance of our monthly reporting and mechanisms for stakeholder input and feedback.
+ Partner closely with Technology Finance and other related Technology transformation programs to ensure consistency in data usage and reporting.
+ Use external bench marking data to identify solutions and drive talent recommendations.
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's degree
+ Experience with analytics and the ability to draw conclusions and make inferences from the data.
+ Analytical mindset with the ability to develop; measurable goals to track success.
+ Excellent communication and influencing skills required, experience with senior stakeholder management.
+ Highly organized with experience running large scale programs
+ Experience working with external third parties and building strong relationships and leading teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Strategic Workforce Planning experience preferred
+ Experience consulting or experience working closely with technology teams.
**Qualifications**
Salary Range: $145,000.00 to $230,000.00 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 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
+ 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 .
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**Job:** Technologies
**Primary Location:** US-New York-New York
**Other Locations:** US-Arizona-Phoenix
**Schedule** Full-time
**Req ID:** 25014928

**Job Description Summary**
The Business Strategy Projects Leader will play a critical role in driving strategic initiatives across the organization, reporting directly to the Chief Strategy Officer. This role is responsible for identifying and executing high-impact priorities informed by opportunities across Business Units. The ideal candidate will possess strong consulting, financial, and business acumen and will leverage these skills to develop strategic frameworks, actionable recommendations, and innovative solutions for business expansion, acquisitions, joint ventures, and partnerships.
This leader will set the right ambition for strategic initiatives, develop an optionality approach, and conduct risk/opportunity mapping for each option, including market and competitive responses. They will build and/or challenge business plans, including value chain analysis, resource planning, NPV targets, and enterprise impact assessments, while supporting clear and articulated recommendations.
**Job Description**
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Identify and execute strategic priorities informed by opportunities across Aerospace Business Units requiring an enterprise level strategy.
+ Set the right ambition for strategic initiatives and develop an optionality approach to evaluate multiple pathways.
+ Conduct risk/opportunity mapping for each option, including market and competitive responses.
+ Build and/or challenge business plans, including value chain analysis, resource planning, NPV targets, and enterprise impact assessments.
+ Develop clear and articulated recommendations to inform decision-making at the executive level.
+ Support the creation of actionable plans to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives.
+ Analyze and advise on complex market dynamics, trends, and the value chain to inform strategic decision-making.
+ Translate market trends into implications for product and capability enhancement, ensuring alignment with customer needs.
+ Challenge existing processes and practices to drive optimization, innovation, and enhanced business performance.
+ Identify risks and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies to safeguard organizational objectives.
+ Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC) to meet organizational priorities.
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
+ Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in strategy, finance, consulting or related fields.
**Desired Characteristics:**
+ Customer focused individual with experience working with Airframers, Airlines and MROs.
+ Strong technical, financial, and business aptitude, with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
+ Deep understanding of market dynamics, trends, and the value chain, with the ability to advise on strategic implications.
+ Exceptional analytical capabilities, both technical and business-oriented, to drive data-informed decision-making.
+ Demonstrated ability to oversee and manage multiple project teams, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and customer needs.
+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
+ Demonstrates technical fluency and technical proficiency required to communicate with the engineering community.
**Additional Information:**
The base pay range for this position is $250,000 to $325,000 USD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on Sept. 6th, 2025.
**Benefits:**
Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans
or programs ( _i.e_ ., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

**Description**
Willis Towers Watson's Captive Solutions team delivers customized, data-driven insurance management services across Corporate Risk and Broking (CRB), Human Capital and Benefits (HCB), and Investment, Risk and Reinsurance (IRR). As part of this highly specialized group, the Account Executive is responsible for managing a portfolio of captive insurance companies by providing strategic, operational, and financial oversight tailored to each client's unique risk profile.
Reporting to senior leadership and working closely with clients, regulators, and service providers, the Account Executive plays a critical role in shaping underwriting strategy, ensuring regulatory and financial compliance, and delivering timely, high-quality board and management reporting. The role also contributes to new business development by identifying growth opportunities, supporting marketing initiatives, and offering expert technical guidance.
The ideal candidate brings at least 15 years of experience in captive insurance and financial services, with deep knowledge of insurance accounting, products, and problem resolution. Strong leadership, project management, and client relationship skills are essential, along with the ability to provide strategic insight, influence stakeholders, and uphold the highest standards of compliance and corporate governance.
This position offers a dynamic opportunity to lead within a team of top-tier professionals-actuaries, brokers, analysts, and consultants-dedicated to delivering clarity, innovation, and value to clients through Willis Towers Watson's world-class Captive Solutions platform.
Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
**The Role**
**New Business**
+ To assist in the development of new business for the Company
+ Give input to the creation of a marketing and new business strategy.
+ Implement marketing and new business strategy.
+ Identify new business opportunities (including cross-selling opportunities) within existing client base.
+ Take responsibility for a number of new business development projects.
+ Promote the Company within and outside the Willis Group.
+ To provide technical advice on request within the Practice.
**Insurance**
+ Liaison with insurance broker and reinsurance brokers as required.
+ Underwriting decisions in conjunction with the Client Service Team and the Practice Underwriting resources, as appropriate.
+ Monitoring of exposures and risk transfer pricing within assigned portfolio.
+ Oversee regulatory approval for changes to the business plan.
+ Oversee Board approval for underwriting decisions.
**Finance/Regulatory**
+ Monitoring of domicile solvency and capital requirements
+ Obtaining regulatory approval of changes to business plan
+ Obtaining board approval for underwriting decisions
+ Accounting for premium
+ Agree reserving methodology
+ Ensure the production of management accounts, statutory accounts and information, budgets, cash flow statements and supplementary information as required.
+ Assist with the adoption of appropriate accounting practices and ensure adherence thereto.
+ Manage cash requirements of the companies
+ Liaise with and monitor investment managers in respect of invested funds
+ Assist Client Service Team with co-ordination of board meetings
+ Ensure timely production of board papers.
+ Ensure timely production of minutes and review prior to distribution.
+ Action matters arising from client meetings
+ Ensure relevant company secretarial functions are performed in a timely manner.
+ Ensure compliance with Corporate Governance.
**Management**
+ To participate in and provide input on strategic and major operational issues. Assume responsibility for a specific area of company strategy.
+ To implement policies adopted by the Practice
+ Contact is maintained with all client directors and that they are advised of any developments.
+ Keep Practice leadership apprised of client developments.
+ Entertain clients & prospects as required.
+ Support Senior Principal in performing board insight, perspective & thought leadership as required
+ Understands importance of WEM and the WTW code of Conduct and works to be seen as a role model in the office.
**Qualifications**
**The Requirements**
+ 4 year degree in Accounting, Finance or related area or CPA qualification
+ Maintenance of CPA qualification through CPD, as appropriate
+ Advanced Computer Skills
+ In depth knowledge and experience of captive insurance and insurance industry (minimum 15 years' experience) in the following areas: (1) accounting for captives (2) insurance products, and (3) problem resolution
+ Willis Towers Watson knowledge (platforms, structure, etc.)
+ Ability to monitor quality control
+ Client relationship skills
+ Project Management skills
+ Advanced presentation skills
+ Leadership and People Management skills
+ Compliance
+ Can solve complex issues and will raise highly complex issues to higher level
+ Ability to influence and negotiate
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
**Compensation and Benefits**
Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation.
**Compensation**
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $100,000-$140,000 USD per year.
This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.
**Company Benefits**
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
+ **Health and Welfare Benefits:** Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
+ **Leave Benefits:** Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off ( ( _Washington State only_ )
+ **Retirement Benefits:** Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k).
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a "hybrid" style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and "hybrid" is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.
**EOE, including disability/vets**

**Description**
Willis Towers Watson's Captive Solutions team delivers customized, data-driven insurance management services across Corporate Risk and Broking (CRB), Human Capital and Benefits (HCB), and Investment, Risk and Reinsurance (IRR). As part of this highly specialized group, the Account Executive is responsible for managing a portfolio of captive insurance companies by providing strategic, operational, and financial oversight tailored to each client's unique risk profile.
Reporting to senior leadership and working closely with clients, regulators, and service providers, the Account Executive plays a critical role in shaping underwriting strategy, ensuring regulatory and financial compliance, and delivering timely, high-quality board and management reporting. The role also contributes to new business development by identifying growth opportunities, supporting marketing initiatives, and offering expert technical guidance.
The ideal candidate brings at least 15 years of experience in captive insurance and financial services, with deep knowledge of insurance accounting, products, and problem resolution. Strong leadership, project management, and client relationship skills are essential, along with the ability to provide strategic insight, influence stakeholders, and uphold the highest standards of compliance and corporate governance.
This position offers a dynamic opportunity to lead within a team of top-tier professionals-actuaries, brokers, analysts, and consultants-dedicated to delivering clarity, innovation, and value to clients through Willis Towers Watson's world-class Captive Solutions platform.
Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
**The Role**
**New Business**
+ To assist in the development of new business for the Company
+ Give input to the creation of a marketing and new business strategy.
+ Implement marketing and new business strategy.
+ Identify new business opportunities (including cross-selling opportunities) within existing client base.
+ Take responsibility for a number of new business development projects.
+ Promote the Company within and outside the Willis Group.
+ To provide technical advice on request within the Practice.
**Insurance**
+ Liaison with insurance broker and reinsurance brokers as required.
+ Underwriting decisions in conjunction with the Client Service Team and the Practice Underwriting resources, as appropriate.
+ Monitoring of exposures and risk transfer pricing within assigned portfolio.
+ Oversee regulatory approval for changes to the business plan.
+ Oversee Board approval for underwriting decisions.
**Finance/Regulatory**
+ Monitoring of domicile solvency and capital requirements
+ Obtaining regulatory approval of changes to business plan
+ Obtaining board approval for underwriting decisions
+ Accounting for premium
+ Agree reserving methodology
+ Ensure the production of management accounts, statutory accounts and information, budgets, cash flow statements and supplementary information as required.
+ Assist with the adoption of appropriate accounting practices and ensure adherence thereto.
+ Manage cash requirements of the companies
+ Liaise with and monitor investment managers in respect of invested funds
+ Assist Client Service Team with co-ordination of board meetings
+ Ensure timely production of board papers.
+ Ensure timely production of minutes and review prior to distribution.
+ Action matters arising from client meetings
+ Ensure relevant company secretarial functions are performed in a timely manner.
+ Ensure compliance with Corporate Governance.
**Management**
+ To participate in and provide input on strategic and major operational issues. Assume responsibility for a specific area of company strategy.
+ To implement policies adopted by the Practice
+ Contact is maintained with all client directors and that they are advised of any developments.
+ Keep Practice leadership apprised of client developments.
+ Entertain clients & prospects as required.
+ Support Senior Principal in performing board insight, perspective & thought leadership as required
+ Understands importance of WEM and the WTW code of Conduct and works to be seen as a role model in the office.
**Qualifications**
**The Requirements**
+ 4 year degree in Accounting, Finance or related area or CPA qualification
+ Maintenance of CPA qualification through CPD, as appropriate
+ Advanced Computer Skills
+ In depth knowledge and experience of captive insurance and insurance industry (minimum 15 years' experience) in the following areas: (1) accounting for captives (2) insurance products, and (3) problem resolution
+ Willis Towers Watson knowledge (platforms, structure, etc.)
+ Ability to monitor quality control
+ Client relationship skills
+ Project Management skills
+ Advanced presentation skills
+ Leadership and People Management skills
+ Compliance
+ Can solve complex issues and will raise highly complex issues to higher level
+ Ability to influence and negotiate
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.
**Compensation and Benefits**
Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that base salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation.
**Compensation**
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $100,000-$140,000 USD per year.
This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.
**Company Benefits**
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
+ **Health and Welfare Benefits:** Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
+ **Leave Benefits:** Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off ( ( _Washington State only_ )
+ **Retirement Benefits:** Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k).
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a "hybrid" style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and "hybrid" is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.
**EOE, including disability/vets**