Directors, Data Science - job 1 of 17

American Express Company seeks Directors, Data Science to lead a team responsible for developing, implementing, and tracking AI/ML models for driving digital personalization in prospect marketing, automating data capability and model governance. Drive the next generation of innovations in marketing predictive models with a focus on researching and developing newer and better models using best in class big data and machine learning solutions. Work with massive amounts of digital data (Web, App, API) and sophisticated tools in an industry leading Big Data environment. Build everything from basic reports to advanced machine learning models and algos to drive improvements to our customer’s online and mobile app experiences. Work with product owners to revolutionize the product and content design with a data-driven approach. Collaborate with tech partners to test, implement, deploy and ensure accurate and efficient implementation of modeling solutions to production system. Leverage the power of closed loop through Amex network by collaborating with cross-functional teams to make decisions more intelligent and relevant. Oversee model governance and ensure model adhere to regulatory frameworks standards.

Position requires a Master’s degree in Econometrics, Statistics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, and 2 years of experience developing and implementing predictive models for prospect personalization marketing using large datasets in the financial services industry. Experience must include 2 years of experience with: leveraging sophisticated analytical and machine learning techniques; applying marketing data science and machine learning within the financial industry; developing and managing the lifecycle of predictive models for marketing, from research and design to implementation, performance monitoring, and retraining; statistical and data mining techniques, including predictive analytics, deep learning, and boosting; framing complex business problems into mathematical programming problems to engineer solutions and deliver business insights; providing senior leadership with data-driven insights to inform critical business decisions; analytical languages, including Python and Spark; databases, including Hive, Hadoop, and SQL; model validation and model risk management with governance, compliance and auditing in a regulated finance industry; and cloud platforms, including AWS and Google Cloud. Telecommuting is available up to 2 days per week.

Job Location: New York, NY   

Salary Range: $150,000.00 to $225,000.00 annually

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 
·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. American Express will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including, but not limited to, the
California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For positions covered by federal and/or state banking regulations, American Express
will comply with such regulations as it relates to the consideration of applicants with criminal convictions.

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