Analyst- Data Science

As part of Team Amex at American Express, you will be a part of a culture built on a rich history of innovation, shared values, and unwavering commitment to supporting customers, communities, and colleagues. Your holistic well-being will be comprehensively supported, providing you with numerous opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and advance your career. Your voice and ideas will be valued, and your work will have a significant impact on defining the future of American Express. Role Overview: - The Credit and Fraud Risk (CFR) team at American Express is dedicated to driving profitable business growth by reducing fraud risk and maintaining industry-leading credit loss rates. This team utilizes cutting-edge tools and evolving technology to detect and combat fraud, minimize disruptions in spending, and deliver a world-class customer experience. As a member of the CFR Analytics & Data Science CoE team, you will play a crucial role in leveraging data and digital advancements to enhance risk management, drive innovation, and support commerce. Key Responsibilities: - Understand the core business of AXP and the factors influencing various decisions - Analyze large datasets to extract business insights and develop innovative solutions - Utilize the closed-loop system through the Amex network to enhance decision-making intelligence - Innovate by exploring new approaches using big data and machine learning solutions - Clearly communicate and present business findings to leadership and key partners across prospect and customer domains Qualifications Required: - MBA, Masters Degree in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related fields - 0-30 months of experience in analytics and big data workstreams - Ability to drive project deliverables to achieve business results - Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills - Innovative problem-solving abilities with a quick learning aptitude for complex initiatives - Proficiency in SAS, R, Python, Hive, Spark, SQL - Familiarity with unsupervised and supervised techniques such as active learning, neural models, decision trees, Bayesian models, etc. Additional Company Details: American Express offers benefits that prioritize your overall well-being, including: - Competitive base salaries and bonus incentives - Support for financial well-being, retirement, and comprehensive healthcare coverage - Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid, onsite, or virtual options - Generous paid parental leave policies and access to wellness programs - Career development and training opportunities Please note that employment with American Express is subject to the successful completion of a background verification check as per applicable laws and regulations.,