Senior Analyst - Data Governance & Management

About the role

Joining Amex Tech means discovering and shaping your contribution to something big. Here, you can work alongside talented tech teams and build a unique career with the Powerful Backing of American Express. With a range of opportunities to work with the latest technologies, and a commitment to back the broader engineering community through open source, our mission is to power your success. The Enterprise Data Office (EDO) is part of the Technology organization and sets the enterprise strategy for and delivery of critical data-related initiatives required to accelerate the ongoing digital transformation of American Express products and services, enhance the overall customer experience, strengthen our data strategy and practices, and drive our continued growth.

The Senior Analyst, Enterprise Data Governance Data Activation role will support the activation of data management (as outlined in the organization’s Enterprise Data Governance Policy) across business units at American Express. This role will also provide support in training, communications, and change management related to data governance across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Execution of data activation activities and processes to bring data under governance (e.g., critical data element prioritization, data mapping, identifying data management roles, documenting data, and classifying systems)
• Communicating data management program requirements to federated data management teams
• Initiating the training of federated data management teams on foundational processes and activities to bring data under governance
• Communicating requirements to teams who own data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, data quality platform, etc.)
• Develop advanced knowledge on the Enterprise Data Management Operating Policy in order to support the data activation activities

Qualifications

• Understanding of Data Management and Data Governance concepts (metadata, lineage, data quality, etc.) and related metrics to monitor compliance of Data Governance policy and standards
• Basic experience / knowledge of Data Governance / Data Management tools (e.g., Manta, Collibra)
• Ability to collaborate, influence, and communicate across multiple stakeholders and levels of leadership, speaking at the appropriate level of detail to both business executives and technology teams
• Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and encourage partners and stakeholders to drive collaboration and alignment
• High degree of organization, individual initiative, results and solution oriented, and personal accountability and resiliency
• Proven track record of driving results in a fast-paced environment often with significant ambiguity and needing to make decisions with less than perfect information
• Self-motivated and proactive, ability to manage multiple assignments and projects concurrently within tight deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting, or related field
• Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions

Benefits

• 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

About Us

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. 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.