Director - Colleague Privacy

The Colleague Experience Group (CEG)—Amex’s Human Resources function—is responsible for all colleague-related benefits and programs globally, including career growth and development, leadership and learning, total rewards and well-being, recruitment, labor relations, colleague servicing, and more. CEG’s vision is to provide the best colleague experience every day to fuel growth, and they are committed to ensuring all of Team Amex has the resources and support they need to be and deliver their best.

This Director of Colleague Privacy sits within the Colleague Experience Group (CEG) function and reports to the Vice President, Colleague Data Office. The Director will lead the global strategy and operational support for colleague privacy, ensuring strong fundamentals with a focus on continuous process transformation and efficiencies. This is a highly visible role with enterprise-wide impact, requiring a leader who can operate effectively across a complex, matrixed environment.

This role requires expertise in colleague privacy and is a transformation-focused role that goes beyond traditional oversight. The Director will challenge the status quo, simplify and accelerate processes, and embed proactive, insight-driven risk management. Success will require balancing rigor with speed, navigating competing priorities and perspectives, and enabling the organization to move faster while maintaining strong controls and trust.

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.

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
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counselling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities