Data Analytics Analyst (SQL)

About the Company

American Express boasts a rich 175-year heritage of pioneering leadership, innovation, and dedicated support towards customers, communities, and colleagues. As a member of their team, employees engage in a respectful, inclusive global work environment that encourages the sharing of ideas and maximizes individual potential. The company emphasizes meaningful work that drives impact and helps shape its future trajectory.

Comprehensive compensation and welfare offerings ensure employees enjoy holistic physical, mental, and financial well-being, bolstered by flexible work arrangements and recognition programs rewarding leadership and achievements. American Express also prioritizes career advancement through extensive learning platforms, leadership development, and continuous feedback.

Role Overview

The Global Analytics unit is seeking an Analyst to join the Global Network & Partner Business (GNPS) Analytics team. This team collaborates with banks globally to support card issuance and merchant acquisition, offering strategic advice and data-driven solutions. The role involves close partnerships with Business Development, Marketing, Finance, Risk, and other departments to craft innovative analysis, models, and prioritization frameworks to enhance growth opportunities and address performance challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and present strategic, actionable insights and analytical solutions to guide strategy and boost profitable marketing initiatives.
• Solve intricate business challenges by creating and owning advanced technological solutions and algorithms.
• Analyze datasets to extract business insights, inform strategic planning, and design innovative marketing approaches.
• Assess the impact of various strategies and initiatives, providing actionable recommendations aligned with business priorities.
• Continuously innovate and revise strategies to enhance business outcomes.
• Promote data-driven decision-making and identify scalable opportunities leveraging data products and data science.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across different business units and regions to advance analytical projects.
• Enhance existing solutions through the application of advanced analytics techniques.
• Adapt and succeed in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong attention to detail and effective multi-functional collaboration.

Qualifications and Skills

• 0 to 3 years of experience in analytics or related fields.
• High intellectual curiosity, acute attention to detail, rapid learning ability, and result-driven mindset.
• Strong capability to derive insights from data and manage multiple concurrent projects effectively within a dynamic setting.
• Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills, with readiness to challenge existing norms constructively.
• Capability to influence partners, colleagues, and senior management through clear analytical thinking and solid business intuition.
• Proficient business writing and presentation skills for communicating and influencing across organizational levels.
• Technical proficiency with Google BigQuery, SQL, Python, Lumi, PySpark, and Tableau.

Eligibility

Candidates with a B.Tech or B.E. degree in any specialization are encouraged to apply.

Location

This position is based in Gurugram, India.