Description

　　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 company values 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.

　　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 company values 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.

　　Functional Description:

　　Within the Global Risk & Compliance organization, the Enterprise Data Risk Management is the independent risk management function covering risk of financial loss, reputational damage, or regulatory or legal action resulting from inadequate data governance and/or data management practices adversely impacting the accuracy, timeliness, comprehensiveness, or usability of data within or throughout its lifecycle. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and overseeing comprehensive data risk management strategies to safeguard our organization's data assets and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Develop and drive the strategic vision for Data Risk Management, aligning with the company's overall data risk management practices on data usability, data protection, data compliance, and third-party data.

　　Establish and maintain the Data Risk appetite for the enterprise including definition, scope, Risk Appetite Statement, and corresponding metrics with risk limits, escalations, and oversee resolution of escalations.

　　Establish and enforce comprehensive Enterprise Data Risk Management policies and procedures in compliance with industry regulations and global standards.

　　Work closely with stakeholders across the organization to ensure adherence to financial industry-specific data protection requirements.

　　Oversee the development and maintenance of a robust data governance framework, ensuring the highest standards of data quality, integrity, availability, and confidentiality, and compliance.

　　Conduct regular risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential data risks, providing strategic recommendations for risk mitigation.

　　Partners with Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Head of Infrastructure, Head of Information Security, Enterprise Data Governance, various BU presidents to implement effective data risk mitigation strategies.

　　Design and oversee data risk management training programs for employees at all levels, fostering a culture of data security awareness and responsibility.

　　Lead with external perspectives on industry trends and emerging threats, adjusting training programs accordingly.

　　Assess and manage data-related risks associated with third-party vendors, ensuring robust due diligence and compliance with financial industry regulations.

　　Reports directly to the Head of Data Management & Governance.

　　Qualifications:

　　Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in data risk management or a related field within the financial services industry.

　　Proven track record of successfully developing and implementing data risk management strategies in a Fortune 500 or similarly complex organization.

　　Experienced people leader, capable of effectively managing teams of 26-40 individuals.

　　Expert knowledge of financial industry regulations and data protection requirements.

　　Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at the executive level.

　　Advanced degree in Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Risk Management, or a related discipline is preferred.

　　Join us in this exciting opportunity to lead the charge in protecting our organization's most valuable asset – its data. If you have the expertise and vision to drive effective data risk management strategies, we invite you to apply for this key leadership role.

　　American Express is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

　　Qualifications

　　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.

　　Job: Executive

　　Primary Location: India-Haryana-Gurgaon

　　Schedule Full-time

　　Req ID: 24000356