American Express · 13 hours ago
Senior Manager - Data Governance & Management
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$123K/yr - $215K/yr
7+ years expAmerican Express is a company with a long history of innovation and a commitment to its customers and colleagues. The Senior Manager - Data Governance & Management will be responsible for ensuring compliance with data governance and management processes within Finance, collaborating with various teams to enhance data governance strategies and addressing any compliance gaps.
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Responsibilities
Strategic thought partnership with the 1st (Enterprise Data Office), 2nd (Enterprise Data Risk Management), 3rd (Internal Audit) line of defenses, Technology, and Regulatory Reporting teams to ensure compliance with data risk policies
Support or lead various audits, reviews, or examinations performed on Finance Data Governance processes
Support or lead remediation of findings or gaps identified in the data governance and management processes
Assess impact of new policies or policy refreshes – Enterprise Data Management Operational Policy and Enterprise Data Risk Policy - on the processes and guide the team in change management or establishing new processes
Making sure appropriate documentation exists for data governance and management processes
Establish Finance Data Governance implementation roadmap including strategic priorities
Implementing requirements of the Enterprise Data Governance Policy within various critical Finance systems/processes
Support implementation of process improvement initiatives to make Finance Data Governance more effective and efficient
Define roles and responsibilities related to finance data governance and ensure clear accountability for stewardship of the finance systems
Advancing the Data Governance Strategy for the Finance Data Management initiative. This initiative involves utilizing new technologies to create one standardized data set that can be utilized for broader Finance thus minimizing multiple point solutions, data duplication and reconciliation over time among other benefits
Qualification
Required
7+ years of professional experience specializing in Data Governance and Management within Banking/ Financial Services
Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting
Experience in leading audits and reviews for data governance processes, preparing responses to audit questions and liaising with multiple stakeholders (preferably for tier 1 or tier 2 banks)
Proven people leadership experience and ability to attract, engage and retain high caliber global talent
Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex concepts and processes clearly to stakeholders in Finance, Business, and Technology
Preferred
Master's degree in finance/accounting
Knowledge of banking financials and Regulatory reporting (FRY-9C, FRY 14A, FR2052a, FORM 10K/Q)
Knowledge of data governance practices, business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets
Experience in policy implementation and risk mitigation
Support implementation of Process Risk Self-Assessment (PRSA) / Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) on financial processes
Proven record of process improvement
Working knowledge of Agile methodology and delivery concepts or other project management methodologies
Strong relationship management and conflict resolution skills with a proven track of positively collaborating, influencing, and extensively coordinating with internal and external partners
Ability to be strategic, flexible, prioritize multiple demands, and effectively manage in a matrix organization
Benefits
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
Company
American Express
American Express is a financial services company that provides credit cards, charge cards, payment solutions, and related services.
10001+ employees
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Leadership Team
Brett Mooney
CEO & Country Manager, American Express Canada
Stephen J. Squeri
Chairman and CEO
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