Senior Analyst - Data Analytics

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.Analyst/Sr. Analyst, GNS & NP Scaled Insights & Products, Global Strategy, Operations, & Performance, GMNSGlobal Merchant & Network Services (GMNS), the merchant and bank partner network of American Express, acquires and maintains relationships with merchants and banks, who welcome American Express branded cards. We are dedicated to bringing buyers and sellers together and transforming how American Express is welcomed. GMNS Analytics & Products aims to provide best in class analytics to support key GMNS priorities, support strategic initiatives, optimize investments, accelerate merchant and network activation enhancing the value Amex acceptance brings to merchants and Card Members at scale.Job Responsibilities:Business Outcomes:·       Utilize broad set of analytical tools/techniques for data mining, data cleansing, data extraction, analysis & transformation, data interpretation & insights.·       Develop next generation products & algorithmic solutions for network partner analytics.·       Independently partner with regional stakeholders to recommend solutions and deliver actionable insights.·       Ideate, identify and recommend process improvements based on results of analytics work.·       Enhance the data analytical and capabilities infrastructure.·       Expand usage of data-backed decisions/products/data science in strategies and identifying opportunities with potential to scaleLeadership Outcomes:·       Put enterprise thinking first, connect the role’s agenda to enterprise priorities and balance the needs of customers, partners, colleagues & shareholders.·       Lead with an external perspective, challenge status quo and bring continuous innovation to our existing offerings·       Demonstrate learning agility, make decisions quickly and with the highest level of integrityMinimum Qualifications:Experience·       2-4 years of experience as Data Analyst or Data Engineer, with hands-on experience on BI tools like Tableau/Power BI. Exposure to Capability development and BI Automations will be a plus.·       Prior experience in the network business is preferred.Education·       Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or Engineering.·       Preferred: Post-graduate in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, or Management.Technical Skills·       Proficiency in SQL, Hive, Python, PySpark, VBA, Tableau/Power BI, Google Cloud Platform·       Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).·       Familiarity with predictive modeling and advanced AI/ML algorithms is a plus.Core Competencies·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to derive insights from complex data.·       Innovative thinker with strong problem-solving skills and ability to challenge the status quo to drive impactful change.·       Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results in fast-paced environments.·       Innovative problem solver: quick learner who can work independently on unstructured initiatives.·       Effective collaborator with strong relationship-building skills.·       Excellent business communication and presentation abilities, with experience influencing strategy at all levels of management.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 Support for financial-well-being and retirement Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) 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 opportunitiesAmerican 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.  Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.