Director - Data Science

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The Analytics, Investments and Marketing Enablement (AIM) team – a part of Global Commercial Services Marketing (GCSM) – is the analytics engine that enables the Global Commercial business. The team is responsible for driving Commercial Customer acquisitions, engagement & retention by evolving our card & beyond-card products, targeting customers over online and offline channels through delivering world-class Analytics, Insights and Data Products.

This specific Director role would be a part of AIM team and will be responsible to lead ‘Site Digital Acquisition Analytics'.

How will you make an impact in this role?

Responsible for developing best in class Data products powering personalized offerings to our Commercial prospects in this ever-changing Digital targeting landscape. This Director delivers innovative targeting solutions collaborating with stakeholders across Global Commercial Services, Enterprise Digital and Data Solutions group & with External Mar Tech Partners.

• Manage a team of highly motivated managers responsible for targeting commercial businesses across American express website
• Creating world class analytical solutions and Developing cutting edge, future-proof Identity & Personalization capabilities powered by Data, Dynamic Intelligence
• Drive expertise in Audience segmentation and Custom targeting leveraging Amex & Partner data assets
• Optimize performance, drive efficient growth through developing Personalized acquisition incentive strategy for various prospect segments
• Develop and foster cross functional relationships with partners across American Express to ensure project prioritization and implementation

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Finance, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or Economics)
• Strong analytical/conceptual thinking acumen to solve unstructured and complex business problems and articulate key findings to senior leaders/stakeholders to influence business decision making
• An artful ability to work within cross-functional teams to connect the dots and bring new innovations to life
• Proven leadership ability, including strong interpersonal skills to win hearts & minds of team members, partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management skills with complex projects and the ability to articulate a clear perspective while maintaining relationships and fostering a collaborative environment
• Understanding of the digital eco-system as it relates to digital analytics, related tools & technology like Clickstream logs, Data management platforms, Realtime recommender systems

Salary Range: $150,000.00 to $225,000.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain positions.

We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include:

• 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 For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site.

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.

We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually.

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