Senior Manager – Embedded Data Controls

You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back, 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. 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? Enterprise Data Management & Products (EDMP), a key part of our Technology organization, focuses on delivering data products that fuel business growth and unlock value, while also shaping robust data management strategies and governance solutions. Our aim is to propel growth, unlock potential, enhance efficiency, manage risk, and foster talent. By prioritizing enterprise growth across all sectors, we create solutions that enhance satisfaction and value, streamline operations for scalability, and maintain trust and security. The Enterprise Data Office (EDO) is part of the Technology organization and sets the enterprise strategy for and delivery of critical data-related initiatives required to accelerate the ongoing digital transformation of American Express products and services, enhance the overall customer experience, strengthen our data strategy and practices, and drive our continued growth. American Express continues to invest in enterprise data management, and as part of the journey, we are seeking a Senior Manager of Embedded Data Controls to champion the integration of data control requirements into our established governance frameworks. Reporting to the Director, Embedded Data Controls, this pivotal role will serve as the subject matter expert for the Data Risk Pillar, ensuring that data risks are effectively addressed ‘by design’ across critical business processes. You will partner closely with various governance functions and business units to embed robust data controls within our New Products Governance (NPG), Third-Party Lifecycle Management (TLM) Governance, Generative AI (GenAI) Governance, and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) governance processes. Key Responsibilities: • Support the development and refinement of embedded data risk assessments by collaborating with the Data Policy and Standards team to interpret enterprise data management requirements • Assist in maintaining the Data Risk Pillar’s integration into key governance processes by tailoring assessment tools and control requirements to business needs • Partner with governance process owners to incorporate customized data risk assessment questionnaires into workflows related to NPG, TLM, GenAI, and M&A • Collaborate with Business Unit data offices and business unit teams to identify, assess, and document data risks associated with new initiatives or partnerships • Provide subject matter input to ensure data controls are embedded early in development and approval processes—especially for innovative or high-risk areas like GenAI and M&A • Support the Director in conducting credible challenge of risk assessment results and tracking the effectiveness of implemented data controls • Contribute to the design and delivery of training materials and awareness content aimed at increasing adoption and understanding of embedded data controls across business units and governance teams • Monitor industry trends, regulatory expectations, and internal risk appetite to support the continuous improvement of embedded data control practices. Minimum Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Data Management, Risk Management, Business, or a related discipline • 5+ years of experience in data governance, risk management, internal controls, audit, or data compliance within the financial services industry • Experience working with data risk principles and integrating them into operational processes Preferred Qualifications: • Familiar with governance frameworks and processes for New Product Development, Third-Party Risk, Generative AI, and/or M&A • Experience supporting control integration within risk and compliance workflows • Prior experience in roles involving policy implementation or adherence to data standards • Proficiency in developing risk assessment tools or structured questionnaires • Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CDMP, or related credentials are a plus • Strong analytical and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. • Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and support stakeholders across functions • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Guardian Salary Range: $90,000.00 to $165,000.00 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. Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions 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 • Apply tot his job