Analyst-Data Science

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

How will you make an impact in this role?

Purpose of the Role:

Responsibilities include:

·        Conduct independent oversight of enterprise-wide models with a focus on Machine Learning based models for NLP/NLU, marketing, credit, fraud or other business/ risk types.

·        Conduct gap assessments and establish robust framework to strengthen model risk controls and meet heightened regulatory standards

·        Conduct AI/MLresearch to explore opportunities to elevate model excellence and drive business impact 

·        Communicating results to partners, senior leadership and various model committees

Critical Factors to Success:

Past Experience:

Background:

Functional Skills/Capabilities:

·        Hands-on model development or validation experience.

·        Strong Analytical and Relationship and project management skills for driving validation initiatives.

·        Experience in applying advanced statistical and/or quantitative techniques to solve business problems is preferred.

·        Good Verbal, Written, Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment. • Willingness to Collaborate with Cross-Functional teams to drive validation and Project Execution.

·        Effectively communicating complex Analytical results to Business Partners and Senior Management.

·        Flexibility and Adaptability to Work Within tight deadlines and changing priorities.

Technical Skills/Capabilities:

Behavioral Skills/Capabilities:

• Competitive base salaries 
• Bonus incentives 
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) 
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) 
• 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