Manager - Data Science

@ American Express

Overview

Join American Express as a Manager - Data Science and lead a global team in developing analyses, models, and algorithms that enhance customer digital experiences. Use sophisticated tools in a Big Data environment to drive profitable decision making across credit, fraud, and marketing risk.

Responsibilities

• Work with massive digital data from web, app, and API sources.
• Plan and deliver high-performing models with on-time production implementation.
• Conduct R&D to incorporate best in class modeling methodologies.
• Perform model reviews and remediation activities.
• Build reports and advanced machine learning solutions.
• Collaborate with product and tech teams to deploy solutions.
• Develop customer behavior insights and actionable information.
• Lead and inspire a large team of risk management professionals.

Qualifications

• PhD in a quantitative field with hands-on experience in machine learning techniques.
• Expertise in Python, R or equivalent analytical languages.
• Familiarity with databases such as Hive, SQL; SAS knowledge is a plus.
• Deep understanding of machine learning and statistical algorithms.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to integrate with cross-functional business partners worldwide.

Benefits

American Express supports your holistic well-being with competitive salaries, bonus incentives, comprehensive insurance, flexible work options, generous parental leave policies, access to on-site wellness centers, confidential counseling services, and extensive career development opportunities.

Key skills/competency

• Data Analysis
• Machine Learning
• Big Data
• Python
• R
• Risk Management
• Statistical Modeling
• Team Leadership
• Predictive Modeling
• SQL