Amex Digital Labs’ mission is to build the future of payments and membership, creating new value that evolves with our customers' needs and drives deeper engagement and loyalty. We leverage emerging technologies to deliver innovations that enhance how customers pay, travel, dine, and experience the brand.
Amex Digital Labs is seeking a Manager, Stablecoin and Blockchain Product Partnerships , to support the partner execution and contracting strategy for how American Express participates in the next generation of programmable money, stablecoin-enabled payments, and blockchain-based financial infrastructure.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, intellectually curious, and partnership focused candidate who is excited by digital assets and the future of emerging payments. The ideal candidate will support partner relationship management, diligence, contracting, implementation readiness, and cross-functional launch coordination.
If you are passionate about innovation and partnerships, you may be a great fit!
- Minimum of 3+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, product strategy, consulting, or deal creation (or relevant contracting and legal exposure)
- Strong interest or experience in digital payments, stablecoin infrastructure, or emerging commerce.
- Curiosity and desire to work on exploring new payment technologies, digital innovations, digital assets & evolving customer experiences
- Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional workstreams and identify risks & dependencies
- Excellent program management skills to lead end-to-end partnership delivery across key verticals with many collaborators
- Experience in supporting partner diligence, RFP processes, vendor onboarding, contracting, and general partner management
- Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical, commercial, regulatory, and operational topics to relevant stakeholders and create concise materials for executive audiences
- Proven ability to operate independently and learn quickly; a curious learner with a growth mindset and open to challenging assumptions
- Bachelor’s degree required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with traditional payments, merchant acquiring, PSPs, PayFacs, fintech, digital assets, or emerging payment infrastructure preferred
- Experience in consulting, strategy or similar role shaping and creating corporate strategy and executive level materials is a plus
- Experience at payment, fintech, crypto or early-stage companies a plus
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
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As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our 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.
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
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