VP Enterprise Data Risk Management

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Enterprise Data Risk Management, within the Global Risk & Compliance group, is the independent risk management function focusing on effective management of Data Risks throughout the Data Lifecycle to protect the enterprise from financial loss, reputational damage, loss of competitive advantage, and increased regulatory scrutiny across the globe. Enterprise Data Risk Management is hiring a Vice President who will play a pivotal role in driving the development of the comprehensive data risk management strategy to safeguard our organization's data assets and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the book of work that enables the strategic vision of Data Risk Management, aligning with the company's overall data risk management practices on data usability, data confidentiality, and data availability & integrity, throughout the Data Lifecycle, for AXP data managed internally and/or at third parties
• Lead interactions for Enterprise Data Risk Management with regulatory agencies and internal audit
• Develop Committee materials related to Data Risk Management
• Drive analysis and impact assessment of data-related Laws, Rules, Regulations, and guidance as well as industry trends to ensure Data Risk is managed in accordance with the applicable requirements and aligns with industry practices
• Champion Data Risk Management communications ensuring alignment with Data Risk Management strategy and broader Global Risk and Compliance vision and mission
• Support the implementation and adoption of Enterprise Data Risk Management policies and procedures in alignment with industry practices and global standards.
• Partner with teams across Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Information Technology, Information Security, Enterprise Data Office, and business units to implement effective data risk mitigation strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in data management, risk management, or a related field within the financial services industry
• Strong knowledge of data governance, data compliance, and data-related issue management in large, financial services firms
• Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate and manage relationships with regulatory bodies, internal teams, and external partners to ensure compliance and achieve regulatory objectives
• Strong program management and transformation skills encompassing abilities critical for guiding and executing significant changes within an organization
• Familiarity with all aspects of the data lifecycle
• Proven experience building and leading diverse, geographically dispersed, high-performing teams
• Strong leadership skills including the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at the executive level
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with an ability to explain complex problems and ideas clearly and succinctly to senior management
• Able to effectively manage multiple, and often conflicting priorities, under tight timeframes and adapt to frequent change
• Ability to work independently and across a matrix organization, excellent relationship building skills and ability to influence partners
• Highly organized with attention to detail, sense of follow-through, and accountability
• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree a plus

Salary Range: $185,000.00 to $260,000.00 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 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

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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

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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