Manager – Corporate Sustainability, Climate Data and Controls Management

About the role

The Manager – Corporate Sustainability, Climate Data and Controls Management will lead American Express’ enterprise climate data management and reporting. This includes accountability for the greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory, climate data controls, and regulatory reporting readiness. This role will also support the company’s broader net-zero program by enabling high-quality, decision-useful data and insights.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end management of Amex’s GHG inventory and stakeholders, including governance, methodology, and final deliverables
• Manage delivery of climate data and disclosures for enterprise- and market-level regulatory and voluntary reporting (e.g., CDP, SBTi)
• Oversee implementation and operation of GHG data systems (e.g., Watershed) in partnership with internal teams and consultants
• Define and maintain climate data controls to support regulatory compliance and assurance readiness
• Lead assurance activities, including coordination, issue remediation, and ongoing control enhancement
• Oversee PRSA processes and annual controls testing
• Partner with business units to improve data quality, consistency, and reporting processes
• Advance climate data processes through automation, workflow optimization, and responsible AI use to reduce manual effort, strengthen insights, and support evolving needs
• Serve as enterprise subject matter expert (SME) on GHG accounting methodologies, assumptions, and reporting positions
• Advisory stakeholders on regulatory requirements, reporting implications, and business impacts
• Lead governance processes for GHG data and climate reporting
• Communicate progress, risks, and implications of climate data to internal stakeholders
• Streamline calculation and data analysis processes with technology and AI adoption
• Lead and advise on the implementation of inventory management and accounting tools
• Support integration of new scalable tools, workflows, and data management practices
• Develop and enhance dashboards, metrics, and reporting outputs for internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: 5 years of experience in corporate sustainability or related field, with experience in climate data or GHG reporting; Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Finance, Business); Experience working with GHG data, inventories, or carbon accounting; Familiarity with sustainability frameworks and reporting programs (e.g., CDP, TCFD, GHG Protocol, SBTi); Strong project management and organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail; Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with climate data or reporting tools (e.g., Watershed, Workiva, Salesforce); Familiarity with global climate reporting regulations (e.g., CSRD, TCFD-aligned disclosures); Experience in financial services or a global corporate environment