Directors, Data Science - job 5 of 16

American Express Travel Related Services Company. Inc. seeks Directors, Data Science to drive the strategic analysis of credit metrics and credit provision. Lead the provision of credit-related analytical support, and develop and present key analyses and recommendations to management. Serve as the decisionmaker for developing analytics that identify trends and opportunities in the portfolio in order to optimize business and risk decisions. Own specific data assets and applications, ensuring the team’s use of data science tools, when troubleshooting issues, reconciling results, identifying improvements and automation opportunities, and training other users to drive adoption.

Position requires a Master’s degree in Finance, Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Operations Research, Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering (any), or a related field, and 2 years of experience with risk management and risk analysis experience. Experience must include 2 years of experience with each of the following: credit risk data from credit bureaus and internal credit source, source systems, and data management processes; providing strategic guidance on risk information system implementation and enhancements, new data evaluation, and regulatory audit strategies; working with professional teams in multiple geographies; data analysis and transforming credit and risk capabilities using Big Data technologies, including Pig, Hive, and R;  2 years of experience with linear regression models, logistic regression models, and advanced machine learning models, including kNN, and GBM techniques; and 2 years of experience with Base SAS, SAS Enterprise Guide, SPSS, SQL, and Teradata. Telecommuting available up to 2 days per week.

Job Location: New York, NY   

Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $225,000.00 annually

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 
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan 
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits 
• 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.

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The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider a number of job-related factors, including experience and location.

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