Director-data Science

You Lead the Way We ve Got Your Back With the right backing people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways When you join Team Amex you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers communities and each other Here you ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that s unique and meaningful to you with benefits programs and flexibility that support you personally and professionally 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 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 Join Team Amex and let s lead the way together How will you make an impact in this role Model Risk Management Group MRMG within Global Risk Banking and Compliance Group is responsible for the independent risk management of all American Express AXP models Purpose of the Role The successful candidate will be responsible to manage AI ML model risk specifically associated to the next generation Machine Learning based models for credit and fraud risk This role will elevate model excellence strengthen long term shareholder value and adapt to the changing landscape of both model development innovation external environment and heightened supervisory expectations The specific responsibilities include Conduct independent research and oversight of enterprise-wide models with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning based models for credit fraud or other business risk types Conduct gap assessments and establish robust framework to strengthen model risk controls and meet heightened regulatory standards Conduct AI ML research to explore opportunities and set guidelines in order to address regulators elevate model excellence and drive business impact Communicating results to stakeholders senior leadership and model committees Bring in external perspective around industry GSIB practices to strengthen model risk management at American Express Critical Factors to Success 1 Business Outcomes Regulatory Agility Anticipates evolving guidelines adapts swiftly and collaborates with regulators to shape effective risk management practices Adaptive Resilience To become an agile partner that anticipates risk through independent monitoring adapts swiftly and ensures models remain robust and relevant Holistic Integration To break down silos and integrate MRM seamlessly across the organization by bringing along stakeholders Continue to support and effectively engage with our first line business units as trusted advisors while also providing independent and credible challenge Innovation To create an innovation hub that leads with external perspective and proactively identifies model risk in the system publishing white papers on the same Create the next generation of core capabilities and technological advancements that will foster innovation Business success Build a robust model risk management framework appetite and strategy ensuring they accurately reflect firm s strategy desired business outcomes and that the company remains within its risk appetite 2 Leadership Outcomes Develop and executes a vision to strengthen model risk management for credit and fraud risk models for American Express Put enterprise thinking first connect the role s agenda to enterprise priorities and balance the needs of customers partners colleagues shareholders Forward looking To foster a culture that proactively anticipates future developments and draws insights from external perspectives Bring in external perspective around industry GSIB practices to strengthen model risk management at American Express Demonstrate learning agility make decisions quickly and with the highest level of integrity Lead with a mindset of establishing excellence in model risk management practices Coach and develop a batch of strong model risk managers and people leaders Experience Preferred at least 6-7 years experience in model risk management data science and machine learning Academic Background Preferred master s degree in economics Statistics Machine learning Data science Or Related Fields from Top Tier Institute Key Functional Technical and Leadership Skills Capabilities Clear understanding of AI ML model risk management controls practices Strong grasp around regulatory supervisories for model risk management and industry perspective Hands-on AI ML model validation and preferably AI ML model development experience Experience in applying advanced statistical and or quantitative techniques to solve business problems Strong experience expertise with data science tools and AI ML model development algorithms Ability to manage key stakeholders and partners and drive agenda Strong project management skills for driving model validation initiatives Ability and track record to drive innovation and defining what winning looks like Good Verbal Written Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment Ability and track record to bring others along with you to drive and deliver on key initiatives Willingness and ability to effectively collaborate with Cross-Functional teams to drive validation and Project Execution Flexibility and adaptability to work within tight deadlines and changing priorities in a dynamic environment Ability to make quick decisions after close and effective review of data and business outcomes Ability and experience in nurturing and developing strong talent pipeline 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 Support for financial-well-being and retirement Comprehensive medical dental vision life insurance and disability benefits depending on location Flexible working model with hybrid onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need Generous paid parental leave policies depending on your location 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 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 Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check subject to applicable laws and regulations