Analyst-Data Science

About the Role

The Analyst, Data Science role sits within the Model Risk Management Group (MRMG) under the Global Risk and Compliance organization at American Express TRS in Gurugram, Haryana, India.

Responsibilities

• Support independent oversight and effective challenge of Generative AI, LLM-based, and advanced ML models across the enterprise.
• Participate in risk-based GenAI model risk reviews, including assessment of model objectives, design, and architecture, training data, prompt design, and assumptions, model performance, monitoring approaches, and control mechanisms, risks related to bias, explainability, robustness, and misuse.
• Execute model risk testing, documentation reviews, and evidence assessment in line with MRMG standards.
• Contribute to gap assessments against internal policies and external regulatory expectations for AI/ML models.
• Conduct AI/ML and GenAI research to support MRMG guidance, standards, and validation approaches.
• Stay current on emerging trends in Generative AI, AI risk management, and regulatory developments, and apply learnings to day-to-day work.
• Prepare clear, well-structured analysis, validation notes, and risk summaries for internal stakeholders.
• Communicate analytical findings effectively to business partners, model committees, and senior leaders, with guidance from managers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data science, engineering, product, and risk partners to support validation execution.
• Support consistent, scalable, and defensible GenAI risk management practices across the enterprise.

What You'll Need

• MBA or Master's Degree in Statistics, Economics, Data Science, AI/ML, Generative AI or related quantitative fields from a top-tier institute.
• 0-2 years of experience in analytics, data science, model development, validation, or big-data workstreams.
• Exposure to AI/ML model development, testing, or validation through professional experience, projects, or internships preferred.
• Interest in or early exposure to Generative AI or LLM-based systems is a strong plus.
• Foundational understanding of AI/ML concepts, with interest in Generative AI technologies.
• Hands-on experience with at least one of Python, PySpark, R, or SQL.

About Us

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.

About The Team

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best.