Analyst-Data Science

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.

Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

The AIM (Analytics, Investment & Marketing Enablement) team – a part of GCS Marketing– is the analytical engine that enables Global Commercial business portfolio of American Express. Accelerating growth momentum, increasing profitability, and powering up our value proposition are key objectives for this organization. The team enables GCS Marketing business by providing actionable insights to drive business strategy and growth.

The Analyst will be responsible for AI/ML matching framework, tech platform expertise to build the commercial prospect database & optimize usage. You will be challenged with designing and creating world class prospect marketing analytics by leveraging machine learning and advanced methodologies.

How will you make an impact in this role?

• Responsible for developing and delivering of the best in class Data Products which powers the growth of commercial business.
• Solving the open-ended business problems of strategic importance and support the commercial business with data driven decisioning.
• Drive Audience Identification and Custom targeting leveraging Amex and Partner data assets.
• Creating data segmentation & optimization strategies for targeting initiatives with the right product/incentive across multiple channels
• Develop and foster cross functional relationships with partners across American Express.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Degree in a quantitative field (e.g.

• Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Engineering).
• Strong programming skills & experience with data preparation, building models & analytical data products are required. 1+ years experience with technologies such as, Big Data, PySpark, Hive, Scala, Python, SQL etc.
• Strong analytical/ conceptual thinking acumen to solve unstructured and complex business problems
• Proficiency & experience in applying cutting edge statistical and machine learning techniques to business problems and leverage external thinking (from academia and/or other industries) to develop best in class data solutions.
• Excellent written, oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Good knowledge of statistical techniques like hypothesis testing, regression, knn, t-test, chi-square test etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and across a matrix organization partnering with capabilities, decision sciences, technology teams and external vendors to deliver solutions at top speed.
• Experience with commercial data and ability to create insights and drive results.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• 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

American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.