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Senior Manager – Data Governance, Management
American Express. Drive GCS Data Risk strategy and priorities, translating enterprise policies, standards, architecture, and emerging requirements into practical, scalable risk management capabilities across GCS processes, products, and applications .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Data Risk Management, including RCSA integration, risk assessment, and remediation strategies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate complex risk topics effectively to senior leadership while aligning risk management practices with enterprise objectives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Data Risk ManagementRCSA IntegrationRisk AssessmentData GovernanceAnalytical Problem-Solving
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Hard Skills
Risk IdentificationControl DesignRemediationRisk MonitoringData ArchitectureData Privacy RequirementsData Sharing RiskRecords ManagementEnterprise Data Risk FrameworksGRC Tools
Soft Skills
LeadershipInfluenceExecutive CommunicationDecision-MakingStrategic Execution
Tools & Technologies
Analytics ToolsReporting ToolsRisk Management Tools
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesBankingOperational RiskData GovernanceCompliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Drive GCS Data Risk strategy and priorities, translating enterprise policies, standards, architecture, and emerging requirements into practical, scalable risk management capabilities across GCS processes, products, and applications
- Lead Data Risk assessment, controls, and RCSA integration, providing senior SME guidance on risk identification, applicability, control design/mapping, ownership, effectiveness, and opportunities to standardize and automate controls
- Drive sustainable remediation of Data Risk issues and deficiencies, partnering with Issue/Corrective Action Owners, Control Management, Business, Product, and Technology teams to address root causes, strengthen controls, and reduce recurrence
- Lead Retention & Deletion governance and proactive risk monitoring, including risk/control indicators, dashboards, and executive reporting
- Integrate Data Risk with EBCM/Business Architecture, connecting business capabilities to RCSA risks and controls, establishing two-way visibility between EBCM and Data Risk activities, and using capability insights to identify dependencies, gaps, and remediation priorities
- Build strong cross-functional partnerships and Data Risk culture across CoDO, EDO, Risk, Control Management, EBCM, Business, Product, Technology, and Architecture—driving alignment, resolving complex dependencies, and promoting sustainable risk management through leadership engagement, consultation, and awareness
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years of experience in Data Risk Management, Operational Risk, Data Governance, Controls, or a related discipline within financial services/banking
- Hands-on risk management experience across RCSA (Risk Identification & Assessment), Issue Management, control design/testing, remediation, and risk monitoring
- Ability to translate complex business strategies, processes, and technology environments into Data Risk implications, control requirements, and actionable solutions
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Demonstrated leadership and influence across cross-functional teams, including Business, Product, Technology, First & Second line Risk & Compliance functions, Audit, and Data organizations
- Ability to drive outcomes without direct authority
- Strong executive communication and strategic execution skills
- Ability to synthesize complex risk topics, provide clear recommendations to senior leaders, manage competing priorities, and navigate complex dependencies
- Enterprise mindset and ability to connect GCS Risk & Compliance priorities to broader enterprise objectives while balancing stakeholder needs
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or business discipline
- Experience across key Data Risk domains, such as Retention & Deletion/Records Management, Data Sharing Risk, Data Architecture, and enterprise Data Risk frameworks (preferred)
- Understanding of relevant data privacy and protection requirements (preferred)
- Experience with Data Governance, GRC, risk-management, analytics, or reporting tools
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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