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At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

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Our industry is rapidly evolving, and we need courageous, quick thinkers who can shape the strategic decisions that lead our business forward. Whether it’s negotiating with some of our largest global partners or creating next year’s financial plan, you can influence both our day-to-day P&L and the future direction of the company. As part of the team, you can have the opportunity to learn and use the latest data tools and technologies and explore a range of roles to grow your career. Find your place in finance on #TeamAmex.

Finance Decision Science (FDS) team’s focus is to build predictive models grounded in data and leverage Machine Learning techniques to add stability and predictability to the AXP P&L. FDS team’s goal is to help the organization make fact-based and scientifically developed decisions around risk and opportunities. In order to do so, Finance Decision Scientists work closely with other teams in Finance, Business and Risk.

This position will be part of a highly talented team with strong intellectual curiosity. Our team is excited about solving business problems through data and technology.

Responsibilities include:

Lead a team of highly talented individuals to:

• Deliver Strategic Analytics & Insights focused on spend and lend across the markets - often in a white space environment
• Lead the R&D to support Enterprise Spend/Lend forecast models and planning
• Deepen partnerships with other Finance, Marketing & Risk teams

• Lead Model documentation and partner with Model Validation team to ensure compliance with AEMP55

• Invest in developing the Infrastructure to enhance data quality, reporting tools and deliver operational efficiency

• Experience leading decision science teams with strong knowledge of card economics
• Significant hands-on experience managing/ leading projects using large amounts of data and application of advanced predictive analytics

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/MS or PhD in a quantitative field - Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics 
• Proficiency in SQL, Hive, Python, Machine Learning Techniques is required
• Highly motivated individual with desire to work on ambiguous projects, with the ability to break down and execute on complex ideas

• Be data-driven, outcome-focused and fast learner

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with good attention to detail

• Ability to influence people across all levels of the organization

• Ability to explain complex mathematical concepts

• Ability to solve ad-hoc business problems independently and manage multiple priorities and projects while adhering to deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• People leadership experience
• Experience in big data and PySpark 
• Power BI or other visualization tools experience is strongly preferred

Considerations for sponsorship:

Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws,

American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain positions.

Salary Range: $150,000.00 to $225,000.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + 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.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• 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.

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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