Analyst/Sr Analyst, Business Transformation

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

• The Analyst, Business Transformation will be responsible for analyzing and evaluating business opportunities, developing strategic plans, and executing projects to drive growth and profitability. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, project management experience, and excellent communication skills. This role requires a creative, entrepreneurial vision focused on driving operational improvements and change management with strong technical skills.
• This role is part of the Business Transformation team within our Finance division.

What you'll do

• Progress American Airlines’ AI journey across the entire business, helping lead the approach and transformation centrally;
• Build familiarity with AI toolset and be an AI Champion for the business;
• Develop knowledge and awareness of LLM model updates and important industry developments in AI;
• Embed and engage with division leaders to learn the business and build relationships; understand the complexity of business and operational processes and workflows
• Collaborate with business units & executive leadership to identify and prioritize initiatives that align with overall strategy
• Define project scope, objectives, and timelines for initiatives and track progress against goals
• Manage project stakeholders to execute initiatives and ensure delivery on-time and within budget
• Monitor and evaluate performance against established KPIs and recommend adjustments as needed
• Assist in development of presentation materials for board meetings & executive presentations
• Collaborate with executive team members to determine and prioritize strategic growth opportunities

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelors degree in Business or related discipline
• 2+ years of total experience in management/strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy, Finance or other related roles

Preferred Qualifications - Education & Prior Job Experience

• MBA

Skills, Licenses, & Certifications

• Excellent project management skills with experience driving strategic initiatives and delivering results
• Strategic planner with the ability to plan and execute upon a defined task or strategy
• Outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills; ability to synthesize and convey complex business concepts effectively
• Self-starter comfortable working with autonomy, and can successfully prioritize and manage multiple assignments
• Fast learner with a desire to move with urgency, accountability, and intent
• Knowledge and understanding of financial statements, financial modeling, and financial reporting
• Innovative and creative thinker with demonstrated ability to express complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Strong emotional intelligence and the ability quickly build internal and external relationships
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment
• Low ego individual with a collaborative and convening work style
• Advanced Excel / Tableau skills and PowerPoint skills to produce board materials and data visualizations

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer: 

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more. 
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world. 

Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.