Director, Data Reporting Analytics

$130,000 - $205,000/Yr

American Express - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

The Director of Data Reporting & Analytics at American Express will lead analytics and reporting initiatives across various Lines of Business (LOBs) to provide a comprehensive view of trends and emerging themes. This role is crucial for overseeing the production and aggregation of risk reports, ensuring quality and consistency, and monitoring key risk indicators (KRIs) to inform operational risk management. The position requires strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to drive transformation and change within a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytics and develop reporting across LOBs to enable a holistic view across the Enterprise for trends and emerging themes.
• Gather, analyze, and report data across 1LoD and oversee the production and aggregation of 1LoD risk reports including testing and monitoring results.
• Lead and coordinate aggregate 1LoD reporting to the ORMC, ERMC, Board of Directors, and Senior Management on Operational Risk (OR) topics.
• Monitor KRIs and other related metrics and develop/provide reporting and analytics to inform an overall view of 1LoD risks and trends.
• Ensure quality reporting tools are utilized; define key terms and reports to inform a consistent approach across Business Units (BUs).
• Aggregate and QC reporting across all sources for 1LoD risk/control reporting and analytics.
• Leverage cross-functional Communities of Practice (CoPs) to share best practice techniques and pioneer new reporting methodologies for 1LoD risk/control purposes.

Requirements

• Strong experience in data analytics, reporting, and risk management within a financial services context.
• Extensive experience with data analysis tools and platforms.
• Deep understanding of relevant regulations and the regulatory environment, along with proven experience and success working well with external regulators.
• Strong experience in a risk/control role with a GSIB or top 10 Category I/II bank.
• Excellent communicator and collaborator across a matrix organization including various client-facing businesses, Global Risk & Compliance, Technology, Legal (GCO), Finance, Global Services Group, and Internal Audit.
• Proven ability to quickly identify the mission-critical areas in an internal controls framework and prioritize work accordingly.
• Demonstrated track record in driving transformation and change across a global organization and at all levels.
• Experience leading a global team.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong consultation, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan