Data Analyst

American Express Global Business Travel; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare insurance plans

Retirement programs

Parental leave

Travel perks

Job summary

American Express Global Business Travel is seeking an experienced Data Analyst to join our Innovation and Development team in Bengaluru. You will design robust data architectures, build and optimize data pipelines, and create compelling dashboards to communicate insights to stakeholders.

You will mentor junior analysts, stay current with emerging data technologies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver analytical solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data analytics or BI
• 3+ years in data architecture design and implementation
• Proficient in Alteryx and Knime
• Strong SQL skills for complex queries and optimization
• Experience with Tableau, ThoughtSpot or similar BI tools
• Cloud-based data platforms experience (AWS, Redshift, Snowflake, GCP)
• Mentor and lead junior analysts
• Knowledge of AI/LLM tools a plus
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and data governance

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust data architectures supporting BI and analytics
• Develop and optimize data processing pipelines
• Champion data quality and governance across analytics projects
• Create dashboards and visualizations to communicate insights
• Collaborate with product managers to prioritize backlog in sprints
• Mentor and grow junior data analysts
• Maintain data dictionaries and architectural documentation
• Stay current with new data analytics technologies

Skills

Python

SQL

Leadership

Data visualization

Education

Data analytics certifications

Tools

Tableau

ThoughtSpot

Alteryx

Knime

AWS

Redshift

Snowflake

GCP

Job description

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued. We are seeking an experienced Data Analyst to join our Innovation and Development team at American Express Global Business Travel.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement robust data architectures that support business intelligence and analytics initiatives
• Support the development and optimization of data processing pipelines using industry-standard tools
• Champion data quality, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with company policies across all analytics projects
• Create compelling data visualizations and dashboards to communicate insights to stakeholders
• Liaise with technical product manager to help manage prioritization of items in product backlog for ongoing sprints
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data requirements and deliver analytical solutions
• Mentor and manage junior data analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in data analytics
• Create and maintain data dictionaries and documentation on architectural designs, process flows & methodologies

What we are looking for

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or related fields
• Must have 3+ years of hands-on experience in creating data architecture designs and implementation
• Advanced proficiency with data processing technologies such as Alteryx and Knime.
• Strong experience with data visualization platforms such as Tableau, ThoughtSpot, or similar tools
• Advanced proficiency in SQL for complex query development and database optimization.
• Strong programming skills in Python for data manipulation and analysis
• Hands on experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, RedShift, Snowflake, GCP, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring junior team members
• Excellent team collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Must be willing and able to work in 2nd shifts (3:00 PM IST to 12:00 AM IST) and occasional weekends as required
• Must be willing to work from Bangalore office location minimum 3 days in a week.
• Hands-on experience with AI/LLM tools (e.g., Claude code, Copilot, etc.).
• Knowledge of R programming,
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and
• Relevant certifications in data analytics or business intelligence
• Location Bangalore, India

The #TeamGBT Experience

• Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.
• Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do.
• These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.
• Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.
• Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.
• We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT.
• You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.
• And much more!

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

Furthermore, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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