The Analyst - Data Science position is part of the Model Risk Management Group (MRMG) within the Global Risk and Compliance Group. This role focuses on managing and controlling model risk associated with various domains such as Finance, Treasury, Anti-Money Laundering, Climate Risk, and Membership Rewards. The role aims to elevate model excellence and adapt to evolving regulatory expectations and innovation in model development.

Key Responsibilities

1. Model Oversight. Conduct independent oversight of enterprise-wide models, including statistical and mathematical models used in Finance, Treasury, Anti-Money Laundering, Climate Risk, and Membership Rewards.
2. Gap Assessments. Perform gap assessments and establish a robust framework to strengthen model risk controls and meet regulatory standards.
3. Research & Innovation. Research opportunities to enhance model excellence and drive business impact. Innovate modeling techniques and create new variables.
4. Communication. Communicate results and findings to partners, senior leadership, and various model committees.
5. Risk Management. Effectively challenge the conceptual soundness, theory, and approach of predictive models. Maximize business returns by institutionalizing efficient and accurate models.

Critical Factors to Success

1. Business Outcomes. Ensure accuracy and efficiency in existing models, innovate modeling techniques, and enhance overall modeling processes.
2. Leadership Outcomes. Connect the role’s agenda to enterprise priorities, lead with an external perspective, challenge the status quo, and drive continuous innovation Demonstrate learning agility and decision-making integrity.
3. Digital Mindset. Deliver the world’s best customer experiences with a digital approach.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education. Master’s degree in a quantitative field or MBA with analytics experience.
2. Experience. Hands-on model development or validation experience. Preferred experience in applying advanced statistical and/or quantitative techniques to business problems.
3. Skills. Strong analytical, relationship, and project management skills. Ability to effectively communicate complex analytical results and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Technical Skills & Capabilities

• Data Manipulation. Experience with tools such as Python, Py Spark, or similar.
• Modeling Techniques. Proficiency in both supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, including active learning, transfer learning, neural models, decision trees, reinforcement learning, and others.
• Finance & Valuation. Understanding of finance and valuation concepts.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location).
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite, or virtual arrangements.
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on location).
• Access to global on-site wellness centers and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program.
• Career development and training opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

American Express is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made 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.

Background Verification

Employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Apply Now. If you are passionate about data science and eager to contribute to a dynamic and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply and join Team Amex.