Vice President, Finance Data Governance - job 1 of 8

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

How will you make an impact in this role?

As part of the Finance Data Governance Organization (FDG) within Corporate Controllership, the Vice President will shape and execute the strategic vision for financial data governance, drawing on deep industry experience from large financial institutions. The successful candidate will bring a strong command of regulatory expectations, enterprise-scale data governance practices, and the complexities of financial reporting within highly regulated environments. 

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a robust Finance Data Governance strategy that aligns with enterprise objectives and reflects industry best practices.
  
• Apply insights and proven frameworks from large financial institutions to strengthen data governance, stewardship, and regulatory compliance.
  
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements (e.g., BCBS 239), anticipating regulatory shifts and industry trends.
  
• Establish data stewardship models, accountability structures, and high-integrity data quality standards across finance functions.
  
• Partner with various enterprise teams to harmonize data practices, mitigate risk, and support reliable reporting.
• Serve as a representative in various data management forums, audit reviews, and regulatory interactions related to financial data.
• Oversee the design and implementation of controls, monitoring, and issue remediation plans for critical financial datasets and systems.
• Provide strategic reporting to the executive team, highlighting data-related risks, opportunities, and performance indicators.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance, data governance, or regulatory compliance, preferably within a global financial institution.
• Demonstrated ability to operate at scale in complex, matrixed environments.
• Expertise in financial data architecture, governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK), and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with enterprise data platforms, metadata management, and data quality tools used in top-tier banks or financial institutions.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and deep experience presenting to executive level audiences
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., CDMP, CPA, CISA) preferred.

Salary Range: $200,000.00 to $275,000.00 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.

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.

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.

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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