Senior Manager – Data Analytics

American Express

. Analyze business, lending, and sales performance to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and key drivers of results .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $123,000 - $215,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical capabilities with hands-on experience in SQL, Excel, and Tableau for data analysis and visualization. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, communicate insights effectively, and connect analytical findings to business strategy.

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SQL ProficiencyData Analysis Using ExcelData Visualization With TableauCross-Functional LeadershipStrong Analytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Business AnalyticsSales AnalyticsDecision ScienceBusiness IntelligenceData AnalysisRoot Cause InvestigationHypothesis DevelopmentPerformance MeasurementPython for Data AnalysisStatistical Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingInfluencing Without AuthorityAdaptability to Changing PrioritiesProblem Structuring

Tools & Technologies

SQLExcelTableauPythonData Visualization Tools

Industry Keywords

Sales EffectivenessCommercial PaymentsFinancial ServicesLending GrowthStrategic Growth Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze business, lending, and sales performance to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and key drivers of results
Develop hypotheses, test assumptions, investigate root causes, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for BLOC and SPT leadership
Work hands-on with structured, imperfect, and unstructured data to answer complex and ambiguous business questions
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance, Incentive Governance, Enterprise Digital & Analytics, and other stakeholders on strategic growth initiatives
Define success measures and key performance indicators for business initiatives and establish approaches to track impact
Support annual goal setting and incentive-related changes through analysis, planning, and clear stakeholder communication
Lead cross-functional workstreams from problem definition and analysis through recommendation, implementation, and ongoing improvement
Communicate complex analysis clearly and tailor insights, methodology, and recommendations for different audiences, including senior leaders
Operate effectively in a dynamic environment, managing shifting priorities while maintaining quality and delivering against deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of relevant experience in business analytics, strategy, decision science, sales analytics, business intelligence, or a related analytical discipline
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience identifying trends, testing assumptions, investigating root causes, and developing recommendations
Hands-on SQL experience and ability to work with large and/or complex datasets
Experience using Excel and Tableau to analyze data, identify insights, visualize performance, and communicate business results
Ability to work with imperfect, incomplete, or unstructured data and determine a practical analytical approach
Strong business judgment and ability to connect analytical findings to business strategy, lending growth, sales effectiveness, and commercial outcomes
Ability to independently structure problems, determine an analytical approach, and move work forward with limited direction
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain analytical thinking, assumptions, methodology, and recommendations clearly to business and senior stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence cross-functional partners without direct authority
Ability to manage changing priorities while maintaining quality and delivering against deadlines
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
Experience using Python for data analysis and/or automation or demonstrated ability and interest in developing Python proficiency strongly preferred
Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives or projects from analysis through implementation
Experience supporting sales, commercial payments, financial services, lending, or other commercially focused businesses
Master's degree or other relevant advanced education
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required; the company will not pursue visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

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