Data Governance & Management Analyst
About The Position
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express. Data Management & Governance Analyst The Analyst, Data Management & Governance supports the delivery of high-quality, decision-ready data for financial crime risk analytics, reporting, and decisioning across GFCC and GRC. This role assists in managing the data lifecycle—from data discovery and requirements gathering to validation and ongoing support—while following established governance practices such as data quality, lineage, and metadata. The goal is to help ensure data is accurate, reliable, and fit for business and regulatory needs. The Analyst works closely with business, analytics, and technology teams to support data initiatives and translate requirements into usable data solutions.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience in data, analytics, or a related field (internships included)
- Basic understanding of data management and data governance concepts
- Experience with SQL, Python, and BigQuery
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Management, Business Analytics, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Support data discovery, data requirements, and data validation activities
- Assist in maintaining data quality, lineage, and metadata documentation
- Help monitor data quality issues and support remediation efforts
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of data assets for analytics and reporting
- Collaborate with business, risk, compliance, and technology teams on data-related tasks
- Support implementation of data governance standards and best practices
Benefits
- Competitive base salaries
- Bonus incentives
- 6%25 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
