Data Steward Senior Analyst (Record Retention & Deletion policy and processes )

As a Data Steward Senior Analyst, you are part of a team responsible for enabling and supporting compliance with data-related enterprise policies within their domains/business units. You and your team are responsible for identifying critical data and associated risks, maintaining data definitions, classifying data, supporting data sourcing / usage requests, measuring Data Risk Controls, and confirming Data Issues are remediated. You have the opportunity to partner across various business units, technology teams, and product/platform teams to define and implement the data governance strategy, supervising and leading data quality, resolving data/platform issues, and driving consistency, usability, and governance of specific product data across the enterprise. In addition, this role will play a key part in effectively communicating new and updated data-related policies to the teams responsible for compliance. The individual must be skilled in preparing clear, engaging presentations that translate formal policy language into practical, easy-to-understand guidance and “tell the story” behind the policy requirements. The role will also support the delivery of training sessions, facilitate policy office hours, and serve as a go-to resource for questions related to data governance and retention compliance. Your Primary Responsibilities may include: Assist in identifying data-related risks and associated controls for key business processes. Risks relate to Record Retention (primary), Data Quality, Data Movement, Data Stewardship, Data Protection, Data Sharing, among others. Develop training materials and educate organization on Record Retention and Deletion processes and procedures. Develop deep understanding of key enterprise data-related policies and serve as the policy expert for the business unit, providing education to teams regarding policy implications for business. Collaborate with and influence product managers to ensure all new use cases are managed according to policies. Influence and contribute to strategic improvements to data assessment processes and analytical tools. Support current regulatory reporting needs via existing platforms, working with upstream data providers, downstream business partners, as well as technology teams. Subject matter expertise on multiple platforms. Responsible to partner with the Data Steward Manager in developing and managing the data compliance roadmap. Qualifications include: 5 + years of experience in a similar role involved with ensuring compliance with Record Retention and Deletion policies. Strong communication skills and ability to influence and engage at multiple levels and cross functionally. Intermediate understanding of Data Management and Data Governance concepts (metadata, lineage, data quality, etc.) and prior experience. 5+ years of Data Quality Management experience. Strong familiarity with data architecture and/or data modeling concepts 5+ years of experience with Agile or SAFe project methodologies Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or other similar fields. Preferred: Experience in Travel Industry. Preferred: Knowledge of RCSA (Risk Control Self-Assessment) methodology Leadership Skills may include: Makes Decisions Quickly and Effectively: Drives effective outcome through decision making authority. Displays judgement and discretion in order to ensure deliverables are sufficient to the American Express policy and overall compliance. Drives Innovation & Change: Provides systematic and rational analysis to identify the root cause of problems. Is prepared to challenge the status quo and drive innovation. Makes informed judgments, recommends tailored solutions. Leverages Team - Collaboration: Coordinates efforts within and across teams to deliver goals, accountable to bring in ideas, information, suggestions, and expertise from others outside & inside the immediate team. Communication: Influences and holds others accountable and has ability to convince others. Identifies the specific data governance requirements and is able to communicate clearly and in a compelling way. #J-18808-Ljbffr Infogain