The Global Compliance & Ethics (GCE) is an independent risk management function, led by the Chief Compliance Officer, with the objective of ensuring that American Express operates in a safe, sound, and fully compliant manner with all applicable regulatory expectations. Colleagues at GCE are passionate about our dedication to drive the Company’s goals of growth and progress by crafting a culture of risk awareness and proactivity around regulatory matters.
The Compliance Risk Intelligence team is part of the GCE and is responsible for designing and delivering data analytics, reporting solutions, and insights to strengthen compliance risk management and decision-making. The team’s objective is to monitor and report potential compliance risks within issues, events, remediation and complaints in accordance with internal policies and regulatory expectations.
The Compliance Risk Intelligence team is looking for an Analyst – Analytics & BI Reporting with strong hands on experience in advance Power BI, Tableau, BigQuery and analytics to convert complex data into impactful insights and compelling business stories. You will collaborate across business units to proactively identify risks, track performance metrics, and support executive decision-making through data-driven intelligence.
Responsibilities- Develop and maintain interactive Power BI and Tableau dashboards and analytics reports that visualize key compliance and operational metrics.
- Design and implement automated reporting frameworks to improve efficiency and accuracy in compliance risk management. Create automated and scalable reporting solutions to reduce manual effort and improve reporting accuracy.
- Translate complex data into clear narratives and visual stories to communicate trends and insights to senior leadership. Deliver actionable insights to drive process improvements, enhance risk mitigation strategies, and strengthen overall governance.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and support regulatory reporting needs.
- Support data-driven strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with compliance and business priorities.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Analytics, Statistics, Computer science/ Data Engineering, or other related fields.
2–5 years of professional experience in Business Intelligence and Reporting using Tableau, Power BI and Python.
- Advanced expertise in Tableau and Power BI for dashboard development, data visualization, and storytelling. Hands on knowledge of SQL/ Hive QL, Visualization tools like Tableau as well as Power BI.
- Expertise in Power BI/ Tableau data transformation, calculated fields, LOD calculations, dynamic filtering and data blending from multiple sources; implementing row-level security (RLS) and user-level permissions for governed data access; proficiency in performance tuning of dashboards and optimizing extract refresh schedules and experience in custom visual design, actions, and advanced filters to enhance user interactivity.
- Expertise in DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for complex calculations and drill downs; building data models with optimized relationships, hierarchies, and calculated tables; expertise in Power Query (M language) for advanced data transformation and cleansing; and experience in performance optimization, and custom visuals for enhanced storytelling.
- Expertise in handling complex data-joins and creating large and optimized data models in Tableau and Power BI is a must.
- Hands on experience with SQL/ Postgres/ Hive for data extraction, transformation, and manipulation is preferred.
- Working experience in python for data extraction, data manipulation and transformation on excel and SQL based databases; exploratory data analysis using pandas, numpy, seaborn and understanding of polymorphism and functional programming.
- Excellent storytelling and visualization skills. Aptitude for working with data, interpreting results, business intelligence and analytic best practices. Ability to break down a complex problem into components and solve them using data analysis.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical curiosity, data storytelling ability, risk and compliance mindset, stakeholder management, clear communication, structured problem-solving, ownership, adaptability, self-motivated, and the ability to translate complex data into accurate, actionable business insights.
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. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our 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.
About the TeamWe 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 opportunities
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.
Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field.
- 2-5 years professional experience in Business Intelligence and Reporting using Tableau, Power BI, and Python.
- Advanced expertise in Power BI for dashboard development, DAX, Power Query (M), data modeling, performance tuning, and RLS implementation.
- Advanced expertise in Tableau for dashboard development, LOD calculations, data blending, custom visuals, and large optimized data models.
- Hands-on experience with BigQuery for analytics and reporting.
- Hands-on experience with SQL, Hive QL, or Postgres for data extraction and transformation.
- Working experience in Python for data extraction, manipulation, transformation, and exploratory analysis (pandas, numpy, seaborn).
- Proven ability to design and implement automated, scalable reporting frameworks and optimize extract/refresh schedules.
- Strong data storytelling, visualization, stakeholder management, and clear communication skills.
- Attention to detail, analytical curiosity, structured problem-solving, ownership, and a compliance risk mindset.
American Express Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about American Express and has not been reviewed or approved by American Express.
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Healthcare Strength — Pay is often viewed as attractive when combined with comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage that supports day-to-day needs. The benefits package is also framed as especially helpful for those supporting dependents.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with company matching. Financial wellness services and coaching are also highlighted as strengthening longer-term financial security.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is repeatedly characterized as generous and a valued component of the overall package. Time off and flexibility are presented as helping the total rewards feel more complete beyond base salary.
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What We Do
At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we’re supporting our customers’ financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly striving to uphold our powerful backing promise to our customers and each other every day. These beliefs have been our North Star for 170 years as our business transformed – from helping evacuate travelers during World Wars, to ensuring the safety of our customers’ funds during the Great Depression in the U.S., to creating the Shop Small® movement to help small businesses recover from the Financial Crisis, to providing aid to communities impacted by many natural disasters and so much more. For generations, the key to our success has been the determination and resilience of our American Express colleagues. Now, as a globally integrated payments company, we work together to provide customers with access to products, insights and world-class experiences that enrich lives and build business success. Join us and let’s lead the way together.
