Financial Systems Analyst II

Job Description

The Finance Agentic Automation team is looking for an Agentic AI Product Owner to identify and deliver AI-driven solutions for complex Finance problems.

This role sits at the intersection of Agentic AI, software engineering, enterprise platforms, and Finance processes. You will work closely with business and technology teams to identify opportunities, define solutions, and drive them from idea to production and measurable business outcomes.

The role requires a strong understanding of Generative AI and Agentic AI, solid technical foundations, and the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive initiatives from problem definition through production adoption and measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritise Finance opportunities where Agentic AI and automation can create meaningful business value.
• Translate business problems into clear use cases, requirements, priorities and delivery plans.
• Shape solutions using LLMs, AI agents, tool/function calling, orchestration, RAG/retrieval, context management, evaluation and observability.
• Partner with engineering teams working across Java, Python, APIs, data, integrations and enterprise platforms.
• Evaluate solution options and make informed trade-offs across business value, technical feasibility, risk and scalability.
• Manage key dependencies, risks, blockers and decisions throughout delivery.
• Coordinate across Finance, engineering, product and platform teams to ensure effective execution.
• Ensure solutions meet expectations for security, reliability, maintainability, performance and production readiness.
• Define success measures and track adoption, effectiveness and business outcomes.
• Stay current with evolving Agentic AI capabilities and assess their relevance to Finance use cases.
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, technology product management, automation or related roles.
• Strong understanding of Generative AI and Agentic AI concepts, architectures and use cases.
• Working knowledge of Java and Python, with the ability to understand technical designs, code and system behaviour.
• Strong understanding of APIs, backend systems, integrations, data flows and distributed architectures.
• Familiarity with LLMs, agents, tool calling, orchestration, RAG, context/state management, evaluation and observability.
• Proven ability to solve complex, cross-functional business and technology problems.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to create structure when requirements or solutions are unclear.
• Strong execution and stakeholder management skills across business and technology teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of ownership, curiosity, judgment and accountability.
  
  

About Us

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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

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.

About The Team

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
• 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
  
  

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.