Manager - Data Governance & Management

American Express; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express is seeking a 'Manager - Data Governance & Management' who will oversee data governance compliance within Finance. The role involves implementing controls, supporting audits, and ensuring data management processes meet regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Banking and experience in process improvement.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Company Match on retirement savings plan

Free financial coaching and support

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

20+ weeks paid parental leave

Access to global wellness centers

Confidential counseling support

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in Banking/Financial Services.
• Experience in leading audits and reviews for data governance processes.
• Knowledge of Financial and Regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of PRSA / RCSA controls on data management processes.
• Support various audits and reviews of Finance Data Governance processes.
• Remediate findings or gaps identified in governance and management processes.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Conflict Resolution

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance/accounting

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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.

Manager- Data Governance & Management

As part of the Financial Data Governance (FDG) within Corporate Controllership, this role is responsible for overall data governance and management related compliance with various policies for Finance. Finance Data Governance (FDG) team is leading the effort of defining the future roadmap for data governance within Finance.

This FDG Manager is focused on ensuring that Finance data governance and management processes are complying with the data and risk policies and appropriate controls and documentation exists to stand a regulatory or internal examination or audit. She/He will be responsible for remediating any gaps or issues either self-identified or noted during an audit or examination.

The FDG Manager is a collaborator, a well-organized, action-oriented individual, confident in presenting, facilitating, and building a network of strong relationships across our organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of PRSA / RCSA controls and ensure effective controls exists on the data management processes.
  
• Support various audits, reviews, or examinations performed on Finance Data Governance processes
  
• Lead or support remediation of findings or gaps identified in the data governance and management processes.
  
• Lead or support implementation of various projects impacting data management and/or process improvement initiatives to make Finance Data Governance more effective and efficient.
  
• Assess impact of new policies or policy refreshes – Enterprise Data Management Operational Policy and Enterprise Data Risk Policy - on the processes and guide the team in change management or establishing new processes
  
• Making sure appropriate documentation exists for data governance and management processes.
• Implementing requirements of the Enterprise Data Governance Policy within various critical Finance systems/processes.
• Support the Data Governance Strategy for the Finance Data Management initiative. This initiative involves utilizing new technologies to create one standardized data set that can be utilized for broader Finance thus minimizing multiple point solutions, data duplication and reconciliation over time among other benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of work experience in Banking/Financial Services.
  
• Experience in leading audits and reviews for data governance processes, preparing responses to audit questions and liaising with multiple stakeholders
• Knowledge of Financial and Regulatory reporting
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance/accounting
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of data governance and management practices, business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets is strongly preferred
  
• Experience in process controls, gap identification, and their remediation.
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• Experience in policy implementation and risk mitigation.
  
• Knowledge of AXP Financial and Regulatory reporting is strongly preferred
  
• Proven record of process improvement.
  
• Working knowledge of Agile methodology and delivery concepts or other project management methodologies
• Strong relationship management and conflict resolution skills with a proven track of positively collaborating, influencing, and extensively coordinating with internal and external partners
• Excellent written and verbal communications with ability to communicate highly complex concepts and processes in simple terms and pragmatically across Finance, Business and Technology stakeholders
• Ability to be think strategically, flexible, prioritize multiple demands, and effectively manage in a matrix organization
  

Salary Range: $90,000.00 to $165,000.00 annually + bonus + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
• 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
  

For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions 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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

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