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American Express · 1 day ago

Senior Manager - Data Governance & Policy

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$90K/yr - $165K/yr

5+ years exp

American Express is a company built on a long history of innovation and commitment to its customers. The Senior Manager Data Governance and Policy will support the implementation of data governance policies and standards, manage data risk assessments, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supporting the maintenance, implementation and updating of the Enterprise Data Management Operating Policy, Standards and supporting documentation

Assist in the development of methodologies and documentation to support data control testing and effective challenge of adherence to data policy requirements

Documenting requirements to assess and control data risk across the data supply chain for critical risk and regulatory reports and financial crimes risk management processes

Providing support for regulatory, independent risk management, and internal audit exams and continuous monitoring over the program

Ensuring the successful integration of Policy, Standards and Procedure requirements into key processes within the EDO and across American Express

Analyzing complex questions on the Policy and providing clear interpretation to key stakeholders and internal EDO colleagues

Supporting creation of materials for regular updates to senior level stakeholders

Qualification

Data GovernanceRisk ManagementPolicy DevelopmentFinancial Services KnowledgeControl TestingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Required

5+ years in the financial services industry in operational risk management, data risk management, internal audit or a related field

Experience executing risk assessments (including Risk Control Self Assessment), control testing, policy adherence, and effective challenge processes

Prior experience authoring and updating risk management policies, standards and procedures

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred

Strong knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment including BCBS-239, Dodd-Frank Act, Bank Secrecy Act and other relevant regulations

Proven track record of driving results in a fast-paced environment often with significant ambiguity and needing to make decisions with less than perfect information

Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and encourage partners and stakeholders to drive collaboration and alignment

High degree of organization, individual initiative and personal accountability and resiliency