Director - Finance Data Science

DescriptionYou Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.Our industry is rapidly evolving, and we need courageous, quick thinkers who can shape the strategic decisions that lead our business forward. Whether it’s negotiating with some of our largest global partners or creating next year’s financial plan, you can influence both our day-to-day P&L and the future direction of the company. As part of the team, you can have the opportunity to learn and use the latest data tools and technologies and explore a range of roles to grow your career. Find your place in finance on #TeamAmex.The Risk Finance team under Corporate Planning (CP&A) is responsible for the planning, forecasting, and analysis of worldwide Loss Provision and Credit Reserves. The team also provides credit-related decision support to Risk Management, regional Finance and business teams on underwriting, customer management, credit and collections activities, etc.This Director Data Science role will lead the Global Data Strategy team within Risk Finance. The primary responsibility of the team is to build and maintain centralized reporting capabilities, implement process improvements and automation, and ultimately drive innovative data solutions to deliver robust forecasts and analytics for the broader Risk Finance organization.ResponsibilitiesLead the strategic analysis of AXP credit metrics, credit provision, and reserve for Senior Management in Risk and FinanceOwn specific data assets / applications within Risk Finance, and become a power user of the relevant tools (troubleshoot issues, reconcile results, identify improvements and automation opportunities, and train other users to drive adoption)Develop and maintain standard and ad hoc reports used by Risk Finance and/or business partners; provide credit related analytical supportDevelop and present key analyses and recommendations to Senior ManagementBuild and maintain relationships across Risk Finance portfolio teams and with partners in Risk, Controllership, Tech, etc.Provide decision-support with a strong emphasis on developing analytics that identify trends and opportunities in the portfolio which can be used to optimize Business and Risk decisions. QualificationsAdvanced Experience working with most of the following is required: SQL/Hive, Power BI/Tableau, Python/R, VBA, TM1 Experience working with an advanced level of Excel and PowerPoint required  Experience in ML modeling is a plusSolid financial and analytical skills; ability to work with large sets of data and draw meaningful conclusions, empowering our business partners to make smart, information-based decisionsSuperior attention to details, along with exemplary organizational and problem-solving skillsMust be results-driven and proactive with the ability to manage multiple projects and work within tight timelinesDesire to work on ambiguous projects, creating clarity while driving successful and meaningful outcomesA strong work-ethic and robust interpersonal skills, showcasing the ability to maintain and build relationships and effectively collaborate with team members to achieve goalsExperience working with an advanced level of Excel and PowerPoint required  Master's degree in advanced mathematics or statistical field requiredQualificationsConsiderations for sponsorship:Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain positionsSalary Range: $150,000.00 to $225,000.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + benefitsThe 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 our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include: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 work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex 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 opportunitiesFor a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.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.We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.US Job Seekers/Employees - Click here to view the “Know Your Rights” poster and supplement and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement.If the links do not work, please copy and paste the following URLs in a new browser window:  to access the three posters.Job Field: FinanceSchedule: Full-time