Director - Finance Data Governance

American Express•Charlotte, NC

6d•Hybrid

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. 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. As part of the Finance Data Governance Organization (FDG) within Corporate Controllership, this role will execute the strategic vision for financial data governance, drawing on deep industry experience from large financial institutions. The successful candidate will bring a strong command of regulatory expectations, enterprise-scale data governance practices, and the complexities of financial reporting within highly regulated environments.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance, data governance, or regulatory compliance, preferably within a global financial institution.
Demonstrated ability to operate at scale in complex, matrixed environments.
Expertise in financial data architecture, governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK), and regulatory compliance requirements.
Familiarity with enterprise data platforms, metadata management, and data quality tools used in top-tier banks or financial institutions.
Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and executive communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Professional Certifications (e.g. CDMP, CPA, CISA).
Experience working for a regulatory agency.

Responsibilities

Lead the Data Steward team, supporting implementation of the Enterprise Data Governance Policy requirements within various critical Finance systems/processes.
Serve as a liaison between Business/Functional areas and Technology to ensure that data related business requirements for governing data are clearly defined, communicated, and well understood.
Lead the integration of Finance applications with various Data Governance tools.
Apply insights and proven frameworks from large financial institutions to strengthen data governance.
Lead data stewardship models, accountability structures, and high-integrity data quality standards across finance functions.
Partner with various enterprise teams to harmonize data practices, mitigate risk, and support reliable reporting.
Serve as a representative in various data management forums, audit reviews, and regulatory interactions related to data.
Oversee the implementation of controls, monitoring, and issue remediation plans for critical financial datasets and systems.

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