Manager - Portfolio Management; TRIS Finance
Company: American Express
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job 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. How will you make an impact in the role? The
Technology Risk & Information Security (TRIS) team is looking for a
dynamic individual to join our Portfolio Management team. We are
looking for a highly analytical individual with strong attention to
detail who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This position works
with Risk and Information Security Leaders to ensure maximum
insight into the financial plan, both in terms of value management
and investment optimization. This position participates in the
investment decision-making process and creates
cost-benefit-analysis to identify opportunities where technology
can enhance the value of the business and/or reduce risk for the
company. The position also monitors and tracks multiple
portfolio(s) against delivery, cost, budget, forecast, schedule,
and quality targets, and provides recommendations on
re-prioritization of the delivery plan where necessary. Primary
Responsibilities include: • Support the CISO in his overall
portfolio management and manage the TRIS financial portfolio
end-to-end, including providing consulting services to VPs and
Directors on financials • Advise TRIS Leadership on the monthly
progress against their plan and how to reach their targets, and
make necessary adjustments • Create financial system entries and
reconcile expenses to plan • Produce monthly financial reports
linking them to the appropriate TRIS teams based on expense types
that support their processes • Reconcile purchases against
investment and run the business plans • Responsible for financial
month-end reporting and due dates set forth by Tech
Finance/Controllership • Work closely with cross-functional teams
to engage resources and monitor the delivery plan • Work closely
with Tech Finance partner, to ensure consistent reporting between
teams, including budgets, actuals, and forecasts • Responsible for
annual financial planning process for both investment and run the
business plans, including linking it to the strategic direction for
the organization • Works with the Security Product Strategy team to
conduct Cost-Benefit analysis for new capabilities • Track
depreciable costs back to forecasts and calculate the two-year
impact • Track spend by fund type (Dev, Invest, etc.) • Mentor
junior members on portfolio management and linkages to the TRIS
teams/processes Minimum Qualifications: • 3 years of experience
managing a large portfolio, preferably within the technology
organization • Must have experience with Ariba, Documentum,
Clarity, Project Management DataBase (PMDB), the VPM (Vendor
Payment Management), General Ledger (GL), Prepaid (PPD), and Fixed
Asset Register (FAR) systems/reports; Oracle experience is a plus •
Knowledge of TRIS; risk management disciplines; security policies
and standards; security awareness; IS risk management controls; 3rd
party / vendor management is preferred • Advanced MS Excel and
Access Database skills for gathering and compiling data Preferred
Qualifications: • Drive results through the prioritization of work
under tight timeframes and time constrained deliverables • Takes on
additional responsibilities as needed, and is a self-starter •
Proven ability to lead team members toward a common goal and drive
overall process improvement • Excellent interpersonal skills to
work with varied constituencies and drive results without direct
authority • Highly developed communication skills both verbal and
written, as well as presentation skills • Demonstrated ability to
focus on larger picture while being detail oriented with the
ability to synthesize large amounts of data • Proven ability to
work with and across all levels of the organization • Demonstrated
problem-solving skills • Ability to persuade and influence through
established credibility • Ability to apply situational leadership,
and encourage and motivate team members • Excellent time management
skills; ability to prioritize and multi-task • Preferably holds a
Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Business Administration or
Finance or equivalent work experience Salary Range: $103,750.00 to
$174,750.00 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
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