Director – Assistant, Strategic Planning

American Express

. Shape enterprise strategy through annual and long-term planning, competitive intelligence and data analytics .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$150,000 - CA$200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong business acumen and strategic planning capabilities, with expertise in data analytics and competitive intelligence. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage organizational operations, and communicate effectively with senior executives.

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Strategic PlanningData AnalyticsLeadership DevelopmentPresentation SkillsRelationship Building

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Hard Skills

Data AnalyticsBudgetingOrganizational PlanningCompetitive IntelligencePresentation Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationInfluenceMultitasking

Industry Keywords

Business DegreeExecutive CommunicationLeadership SupportHigh IntegrityEmployment Eligibility

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape enterprise strategy through annual and long-term planning, competitive intelligence and data analytics
Present recommendations to ICS Canada Leadership and American Express executives
Lead strategic initiatives for the Strategic Planning Office to accelerate business objectives and drive impact
Communicate Canada’s American Express strategy to enterprise executives and Canadian colleagues, alongside broader executive communications
Set the agenda for the ICS Canada Leadership Team and American Express Canada Senior Management Team
Define meeting objectives, organize meetings and off-sites, and provide proactive leadership support
Lead organizational planning and operations for the Executive Office, including budgeting, talent management, leadership development and cross-team projects
Serve as the central point of contact across the enterprise, managing senior management requests and ensuring delivery of key outcomes
Build and sustain collaborative relationships within American Express Canada and across American Express at all levels
Lead a Manager Assistant and an Analyst

Requirements

What you’ll need

Business degree or 8+ years of relevant experience
Proven leader and relationship builder who collaborates across partners and at all levels, drives results through influence rather than direct authority, and develops high-performing teams
Growth mindset and genuine passion for our business and team
Inclusive approach that fosters belonging by encouraging diverse perspectives through open communication and colleague engagement
Strong business acumen, with the ability to extract insights from quantitative and qualitative data and build compelling presentations
Resourceful, detail-oriented problem solver who resolves roadblocks and urgent priorities
Self-starter who multitasks effectively and leads projects through ambiguity with a sense of urgency
Outstanding verbal, written and presentation skills, translating complex ideas into clear, actionable messages
High integrity, with the discretion to handle sensitive matters and uphold strict confidentiality
Employment eligibility to work with American Express is required; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship
Successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

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