Senior Data Risk & Governance Analyst

American Express; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

American Express in Charlotte, USCS Data Office, seeks a Senior Analyst to advance data risk management across Consumer Services. You will identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate data risks while collaborating with Business, Technology, Risk, and Data Office to strengthen the control environment.

The role emphasizes scalable, insight-driven risk approaches and supporting governance initiatives. Strong analytical, communication, and multi-priority skills are essential to drive data governance for

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in analytics, risk management, controls, technology, operations, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and actionable insights from data.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams, proactively identify dependencies, and communicate business and risk impacts effectively.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate data risks across USCS.
• Contribute to control implementation, issue remediation, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support data governance, data risk management, and risk reporting.
• Collaborate with partners across Business, Technology, Risk, and the Data Office to strengthen the control environment.

Skills

Data risk management

Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in information systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, Business, Risk Management, Finance, or a related field

Tools

SQL

Python/Java/Shell

BigQuery/GCP

Data visualization tools

Job description

American Express in Charlotte, USCS Data Office, seeks a Senior Analyst to advance data risk management across Consumer Services. You will identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate data risks while collaborating with Business, Technology, Risk, and Data Office to strengthen the control environment.

The role emphasizes scalable, insight-driven risk approaches and supporting governance initiatives. Strong analytical, communication, and multi-priority skills are essential to drive data governance for