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Finance Technology Data & Transformation (FTD&T) is an integral part of the Finance organization with a mission to solve Finances existing and evolving data needs by using Technology approved tools to build scalable, reliable, and flexible data structures. This position will have the primary responsibility to lead the end-to-end data analysis and documentation of process architecture to deliver value-added solutions for key stakeholders within the Finance organization at American Express. This role will assist FTD&T product owners in determining the proper sources and processes for acquiring, enriching, and provisioning data required by Finance in the following major areas: Financial Reporting, Operational Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, Management Reporting and Advanced Analytics processes.

The job’s focus will include the following activities:

Analyze and document Finance process and system requirements
Define the functional design for data acquisition, enrichment, and provisioning
Partner with Finance stakeholders and Technology partners to design, build, test and deploy solutions to fulfill Finance process requirements
Test case and plan creation, execution, and coordination
Collaborate with product owners to implement data process controls and support ongoing process maintenance efforts

How will you make an impact in this role?

Finance process analysis

Work with the Finance process owners and other teams to analyze and document their process requirements in terms of data, required transformations, and reporting/analytical output
Work with product owners to prioritize features and user stories for ongoing sprints and to manage a prioritized list of data requirements
Document processing requirements, including data and transaction volumes, scalability, security and performance requirements

Solution Design

Work with Technology, Finance partners, source system owners, and other stakeholders to locate the data required by Finance and ensure the data architecture design supports Finance’s reporting and analytics requirements
Identify required reference data needs and design the processes for collecting and maintaining reference data
Document future state Finance processes for data acquisition, enrichment, provisioning, and reporting

Build/Deployment

Work with Technology, Finance partners, source system owners, and other stakeholders to deploy solutions across the appropriate Finance user base
Build, test and deploy solutions to acquire, enrich and provision the required data and ensure data integrity, accuracy and completeness
Perform data validation as part of Finance user testing as needed
Perform systems integration and pre-user acceptance testing

Data Controls and Ongoing Production Support

Work with product owners to design and build ongoing data process controls by collaborating with Technology and Data Governance as needed
Investigate data anomalies and research ad-hoc data inquiries as part of ongoing production support

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in FinTech, Information or Data Management, Engineering, or a related field
Knowledge of SQL and familiarity with query tools (Hive/BigQuery)
Basic understanding of Agile methodology and delivery concepts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to create impactful relationships with key stakeholders
Previous experience working closely with Technology teams to deploy systems to re-engineer processes and solve complex business problems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to meet critical deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Self-motivated, proactive, and dedicated to the delivery of high-quality service to consistently exceeds customers’ expectations
Positive attitude and demonstrated strength as a quick learner

Preferred Qualifications

Strong understanding of relational database concepts and experience working in a big data environment (Hadoop / Cornerstone).
Previous work experience in various Finance disciplines such as Accounting, Financial Reporting, Regulatory Reporting, Management Reporting, Treasury, Tax or Banking.
Understanding of the American Express businesses and processes at a high level.
Experience in membership rewards, co-brand products, and card benefits.

Salary Range: $55,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually + bonus + 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.

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
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.

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We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. Thats 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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