Analyst II- GHG Inventory Management

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.

How will you make an impact in this role?

We are seeking a results-driven and skilled professional to support the development, maintenance, and reporting of our enterprise-wide Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory in of support our Net Zero and decarbonization goals. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in GHG accounting, emissions modeling, climate-related disclosures.  This role will work cross-functionally to align data, strategy, and action across business units.

Key Responsibilities:

GHG Inventory Management

·       Support the work around development, management, and enhancement of  the company’s Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions inventory in alignment with the GHG Protocol and relevant reporting standards.

·       Support accurate and auditable data collection, validation, and documentation across several business units and geographies.

·       Support third-party verification/assurance processes and respond to auditor queries.

Reporting & Disclosures

·       Contribute to ESG disclosures such as CDP, TCFD, CSRD, ISSB -IFRS S1 & S2, and internal/external sustainability reports.

·       Support in preparation management and board-level presentations and dashboards highlighting GHG inventory progress.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

·       Partner with Corporate Sustainability, GREWE, Aviation, Controllership, Control Management and other teams to drive data collection for GHG inventory calculation.

·       Support work around documenting technical guidance on emissions factors, calculation methodologies, and decarbonization levers.

·       Tracking progress on workstreams and communicating progress to involved stakeholders including management, cross-functional stakeholders, and third-party partners

Continuous Improvement & Best Practices

·       Stay informed of evolving climate standards, regulations, and trends.

·       Benchmark industry practices and identify innovations to improve emissions reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Overall 5+ years’ experience in Finance or Controllership domain with 2-3 years of experience in GHG inventory management, climate change mitigation, or sustainability strategy.·      
  
• Bachelor’s in finance, Accounting, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, Climate Science, or related field.·      
  
• Proficient in Excel, data analytics tools, reporting tools (Workiva) and GHG inventory platforms (e.g., Watershed, Persefoni, etc.).·      
  
• Deep understanding of GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, SBTi.·      
  
• Experience with sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., CDP, TCFD, GRI, CSRD) or financial reporting·      
  
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.·      
  
• Ability to work across teams and manage multiple projects with attention to detail.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a multinational or complex corporate setting.·      
  
• Familiarity with carbon markets, offsets, and renewable energy sourcing.·      
  
• Knowledge of controls framework·      
  
• Professional certifications (e.g., ISSP, FSA Credential, Lead Verifier for ISO 14064, etc.).
  

• 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