Credit Risk - Manager, Data Science

American Express•New York, NY

About The Position

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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service. As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our 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? The Credit Risk Oversight organization within Global Risk and Compliance (GRC) is responsible for independently overseeing and challenging the company’s credit risk taking and credit risk management activities, including the comprehensive identification, management, and mitigation of credit risks within the company’s risk appetite. This person is responsible for providing credible challenge to US & International consumer and small business new accounts and limit management risk strategies and processes within AMEX. The candidate should have experience in credit risk management, data & analytics, risk appetite limit setting, portfolio monitoring and relevant regulatory regulations and guidance. The incumbent will report to the Director, Global Credit Risk Oversight.

Requirements

Credit risk management experience or a similar role;
Strong analytical skills and business acumen with a risk-reward control perspective;
Experience with data-driven analytical tools (e.g. SQL, SAS, HIVE/HADOOP, R, Python);
Ability to clearly communicate oversight findings to credit risk peers, business partners, and senior leaders;
Demonstrates the courage to challenge the status quo;
Demonstrates the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities under pressure;
Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues across the Company;
Self-starter with natural curiosity to solve problems;

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in quantitative field is preferred

Responsibilities

Help implement remediation for credit and enterprise gaps as identified in project Guardian
Provide analytical support for Credit risk policy and Standards for new account and limit management & customer management and collections
Review large strategy approvals requiring senior management and committee approvals
Conduct independent reviews of the consumer & small business risk processes and strategies
Prepare risk appetite framework metrics along with other risk assessment files
Own Exceptions and Smart Monitoring KRIs and action appropriately. Produce, analyze and publish functional and exception monitoring MIS
Monitor concentrations in the consumer & small business portfolios and recommend actions to mitigate risk
Identify emerging risks by tracking macroeconomic and markets trends

Benefits

Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
6%25 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