Manager - Stress Test Data Strategy & Platform Management

American Express•New York, NY

28d•$89,250 - $150,250•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. About Credit & Fraud Risk Finance Credit & Fraud Risk (CFR) Finance team delivers fact-based, decision-driven and high-impact credit-risk related insights and deep analytics, PNL stress tests to support regulatory views and governance processes and forecasting of Net Loss Provision. The key objective is to drive prudent financial decisions and support credit-risk strategies while ensuring adherence to governance and controls. This position will be part of a highly talented team with strong intellectual curiosity. About The Manager, Stress Test Data Strategy & Platform Management The Manager of Stress Test Data Strategy & Platform Management will play a key supporting role in developing the data roadmap for CCAR (Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review). This position will help define and implement strategies for managing CCAR delivery platforms (TM1 and AiDA), contribute to driving strategic insights, and support innovation by leveraging Generative AI across the team. Working closely with VP leads and other stakeholders, the Manager will assist in evaluating methodologies, assessing results, and supporting ongoing enhancements through data, technology, people, and Gen AI-helping to ensure robust tech capabilities and system resilience. As an integral member of the CFR Finance & AXP Stress Testing organizations, the Manager will collaborate with key partners to deliver stress testing results for regulatory and management forecasting exercises. This role supports the resilience and reliability of our systems and contributes to strategic decision-making by providing data-driven insights and fostering the adoption of Generative AI within the team to promote innovation and enhance capabilities.

Requirements

Deep understanding of IBM Planning Analytics (TM1), including its architecture, Excel-based interface, automation capabilities, and integration with other systems
Ability to design and optimize multidimensional financial models and manage data aggregation and reporting within TM1
Proven experience managing multiple priorities, user stories, and project timelines in a fast-paced environment
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, working closely with Finance, Risk, Treasury, and Technology teams.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and document functional requirements clearly.
Strong background in financial planning, P&L modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis
Experience in risk and control management, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks.
BS/MS in Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science

Nice To Haves

Leadership - While the manager role is supportive, it still requires initiative in driving efficiency, supporting innovation (including Gen AI adoption), and contributing to continuous improvement
Strategic & Analytical - Ability to be a thought partner to help maximize the team's goals.
Excellent communication skills to deliver results and drive engagement with Senior Leaders and key stakeholders
Agile Mindset - Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to change and work well in a fast paced and dynamic environment

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and innovative thought leadership with an ability to support multi-year tech roadmaps for CCAR delivery
Partner with stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Tech Finance and the TM1 Development team to understand CCAR user needs, design and document functional requirements and deliver prioritized capabilities and features
Provide strategic and product development support
Drive efficiency and innovation through Gen AI

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