Director, M&A Integration – Separation

American Express

. Partner with business groups to understand, outline, and influence business strategy and its implication on integration/separation.

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $123,000 - $215,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrated expertise in leading M&A integration and separation initiatives, with a focus on strategic planning, execution, and stakeholder management. Proven ability to develop high-performing teams and drive project success through effective governance and cross-functional collaboration.

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M&A Integration LeadershipCross-Functional Team ManagementStrategic Planning and ExecutionStakeholder Relationship ManagementPeople Leadership and Development

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Hard Skills

M&A Integration PlanningComplex Problem SolvingAnalytical RigorProject ManagementValue RealizationTransition to Business-as-UsualGovernance Framework DevelopmentRisk ManagementProcess ImprovementIntegration Roadmap Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationInfluencing AbilitiesCoaching and MentoringAdaptability in AmbiguityCritical Thinking

Industry Keywords

Integration/Separation GovernanceExecutive EscalationCross-Functional DependenciesCorporate EnvironmentDivestituresCarve-OutsEnterprise Integration ProgramsStakeholder EngagementAmerican ExpressRegulatory Dependencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with business groups to understand, outline, and influence business strategy and its implication on integration/separation.
Lead business and functional teams to create strategic approaches to complex projects with effective plans that capture maximum value from each transaction.
Drive project progress by managing cross-functional teams, overcoming obstacles and risks, developing strategic recommendations, and ensuring deliverables are optimally executed.
Establish and lead integration/separation governance, including cross-functional decision-making, executive escalation, milestone management, and accountability across workstreams.
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of M&A integration managers, providing direction across integration/separation initiatives and supporting professional development.
Identify and manage critical cross-functional dependencies, translating them into a cohesive integration/separation roadmap.
Develop effective working relationships with key stakeholders to achieve results and enact value identified in deal rationale.
Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders, framing complex integration decisions, surfacing trade-offs and risks, and driving timely decisions across stakeholders with competing priorities.
Mobilize and lead functional and business teams through M&A integration/separation planning and execution.
Contribute to development of American Express’ integration/separation infrastructure and process improvements.
Serve as primary liaison with executive sponsors and target company/buyer counterparts, with overall accountability for project success.
Incorporate lessons learned and industry best practices into continuous M&A integration/separation process improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated experience leading M&A integrations within a corporate/in-house environment, with direct accountability for integration planning and execution.
3+ years of experience operating at a director-equivalent level, leading complex enterprise or M&A integration programs across multiple phases of the lifecycle, including pre-close planning, Day 1 readiness, execution, value realization, and transition to business-as-usual.
Proven experience leading large-scale, complex integrations involving multiple business units, geographies and/or functions, with significant organizational, technology, operational and regulatory dependencies.
Experience leading M&A integrations required; experience with divestitures, separations and/or carve-outs preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills, and influencing abilities.
Strong analytical rigor, complex problem solving and critical thinking abilities.
A self-starter, comfortable operating in ambiguity.
Demonstrated people leadership experience, including coaching, developing and managing high-performing professionals.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Equity, if applicable