Financial Analyst

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.

How will you make an impact in this role?

·      Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and relationships for actionable insights

·      Develop and implement statistical models and algorithms to solve complex business problems

·      Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives and design experiments

·      Build predictive models and conduct scenario analysis to support forecasting and decision-making processes

·      Monitor and evaluate model performance, making recommendations for improvements as needed

·      Conduct research and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in data science and analytics

·      Present findings and recommendations to senior management and other stakeholders in a clear and concise manner

Minimum Qualifications

·      Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field

·      Proven experience working as a Data Scientist in the Financial Services industry

·      Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R

·      Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with complex data and generate insights

·      Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI

·      Knowledge of machine learning techniques and algorithms

·      Familiarity with databases and data querying languages such as SQL

·      Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders

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.