Senior Manager - Data Risk Management

Company: American Express
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: January 9, 2026

Job Description:

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, youll 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. The Senior Manager of Data Risk Management will be part of the team responsible for ensuring compliance with the Enterprise Data Risk Management Policy within the Enterprise Acquisition Products & Platforms (EAPP) organization. This role will be responsible for identifying critical data, maintaining data definitions, classifying data, supporting data sourcing / usage requests, evaluating Data Risk Controls, and confirming Data Incidents are remediated. The candidate will partner across business units, technology teams, and product/platform teams to define and implement the data governance strategy, monitor and manage data risks, resolve data/platform issues, and drive consistency, usability, and governance of specific product data across the organization. Responsibilities: • Advance the established data governance principles, policies, and programs for stewardship, advocacy and custodianship of data • Support management of Data Risks for the business unit, in coordination with relevant supporting roles, as described in the Enterprise Data Risk Management Policy • Identify data incidents, perform root-cause-analysis of data incidents, and drive remediation of audit and regulatory feedback. • Coordinate with Business Units and other Business Unit Data Offices to ensure system-level lineage is documented completely and accurately • Assist in the identification of data risk, working with upstream data providers, downstream business partners, as well as technology teams • Partner closely with colleagues to support establishment and execution of a multi-year roadmap based on enterprise data objectives • Collaborate with data owners and users to modify or implement new repeatable and reliable business processes to effectively manage data Qualifications: • 5 years of work experience relating to the creation and execution of formal data governance and/or data management programs • Minimum 2 years of experience in data governance or related domain at a large financial institution • Understanding of and experience with Data Management and Data Governance concepts (e.g., metadata, lineage, data quality) • Demonstrable experience driving meaningful improvements in business value through data management and strategy • Ability to work with white space to design and complete solutions to solve sophisticated challenges • High-caliber communication skills, both in terms of preparing presentations and delivering a updates to large audiences and senior leaders • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or other similar field 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. 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

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