Vice President, Data Risk Management - job 1 of 7

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.

As Vice President Data Risk Management, you will be accountable for compliance with requirements outlined in the Enterprise Data Management Operating Policy and supporting Standards for Global Commercial Services (GCS). You will lead a team that continuously partners across business units and technology teams to define and execute the data governance strategy, monitoring and managing data quality, resolving data/platform issues, and driving consistency, usability, and governance of specific product data across the enterprise. 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Data Executive to join our team.  Expert communication, influencing and the ability to understand business priorities and adjust data strategies accordingly are key for this role. We’re looking for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, operates cross-functionally and maintains a positive attitude.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage and advance mitigation of Data Risk, data governance and management principles, policies, and programs for stewardship, advocacy, and custodianship of data
• Accountable for the short term and long-term strategic direction and performance of Data Stewards, Data Custodians and Process Owners within Global Commercial Services
• Assign and monitor the performance of your direct team  to successfully implement and maintain compliance the Enterprise Data Management Operating Policy
• Create the vision and roadmap that are adaptable and scalable for the Enterprise Data Risk Management Policy implementation
• Build solutions that make data a strategic asset for American Express and our partners
• Collaborate with data owners and users to modify or implement new repeatable and reliable businesses processes to implement truly effective data management
• Escalate risks and data-related issues to senior management and relevant committees in accordance with the Risk Governance Framework
• Attain a comprehensive understanding of GCS data and data assets and collaborate cross functionally to identify key reports 

Qualifications:

• 10 – 12 years of direct work experience in large scale/enterprise data projects, with at least 5 years of direct experience relating to creation and execution of formal data governance and/or data management programs
• Proven track record of understanding business challenges and strategies and connecting those to data and capabilities
• Strong working knowledge of current and upcoming data governance, data management and data product techniques and trends, with a point of view on the evolving concepts and best practices
• Senior level program management experience, with stakeholders across a diverse, global set of business units
• Demonstrable experience of driving meaningful improvements in business value through data management and strategy
• Ability to work with white space to design and execute solutions to solve complex challenges
• High-caliber communication skills, both in terms of preparing and delivering a strategic vision and updates to large groups and senior leaders
• Experience leading cross functional global teams
• Ability to put enterprise thinking first, connect the role’s agenda to enterprise priorities and balance the needs of customers, partners, colleagues & shareholders.

• Demonstrated learning agility, ability to make decisions quickly and with the highest level of integrity
• Willingness to test, learn, fail and improve is critical
• Must have a positive, collaborative leadership style with colleague and customer first mindset
• Regulatory, governance and policy, risk/data risk management, data/data breach reporting and management, data governance/compliance management and issues management and reporting experience highly preferred
• Knowledge and experience with MDM and DG tools suites and application is a plus

Salary Range: $200,000.00 to $275,000.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + 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

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

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.

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