Manager - Business Development, Events & Marketing - Amex Ventures

American Express Ventures ("Amex Ventures"), the corporate venture capital arm of American Express, makes investments in game-changing startups that help accelerate innovation and deliver strategic value to American Express. With a global mandate, Amex Ventures invests primarily in Seed through Series B companies across fintech, commerce, consumer services, and enterprise software. In addition to investing, Amex Ventures works closely with portfolio companies, startups, and American Express business units to identify commercial opportunities, support strategic partnerships, and strengthen connectivity across the startup ecosystem. The team has backed more than 100 category-defining founders over its 10+ year history, with notable investments including Biocatch, Blackbird Labs, Decagon, Galileo, Melio, Menlo Security, Nekuda, Plaid, Replit, Stripe, Toast, and Wonder, among others. The Business Development ("BD") team within Amex Ventures is responsible for deepening connectivity between startups, venture capital firms, and American Express business units. BD manages startup partnership and pilot tracking, supports connectivity between startups and internal stakeholders, builds relationships across the external venture ecosystem, and amplifies the Amex Ventures brand through events, marketing, and platform development. About the Role Amex Ventures' Business Development team is seeking a Manager, Events & Marketing to lead the execution of high-impact events that strengthen Amex Ventures' presence across the startup and venture capital ecosystem. This role reports to the Head of Business Development and Strategy and will work closely with Amex Ventures investors, the Business Development team, internal communications partners, Ventures' external brand agency, and cross-functional American Express stakeholders. This is an external-facing role focused on event operations and execution. The Manager will oversee approximately 15–25 Amex Ventures-owned events per year across various formats, including investor and founder events, demo days and conference activations. Marketing will be a secondary but important part of the role, primarily focused on event-related content, communications, and brand consistency. At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values [ 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. 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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