Joseph P. Ellis

About Joseph P. Ellis

Executive leader specializing in data risk, governance, and regulatory-aligned transformation across complex financial institutions. I modernize how organizations govern, protect, and mobilize data across its lifecycle, with deep experience under OCC, FRB, and BCBS 239 frameworks.Core Competencies• Data Governance & Risk Strategy• Regulatory Alignment (OCC, FRB, BCBS 239, RCSA)• Metadata Management & Data Quality Frameworks• Regulatory Engagement & Audit Readiness• Control Design & Risk Integration• Data Stewardship & Ownership Models• Technology & Business Alignment• Governance Modernization & Policy Execution• Risk Transformation & Sustainable Remediation• Cloud Data Platform Oversight (e.g, Snowflake)

Experience

1. Vice President, Data Risk Management, Global Commercial Services

   American Express

   Dec 2025 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   Lead the Data Risk Management practice for GCS, advancing data risk mitigation, governance principles, and adherence to enterprise data management policies and standards• Drive the strategic vision and roadmap for data risk, governance, and quality, enabling consistent, usable, and well-controlled data• Strengthen the GCS data environment by implementing scalable data management processes, improving data integrity and controls, and ensuring timely escalation of material risks• Lead a global team advancing stewardship, data issue management, and policy adherence in alignment with enterprise standards and regulatory expectations• Collaborate cross-functionally with Enterprise Data Office, Control Management, Product, and Technology colleagues to support strategic initiatives and deliver data capabilities that reduce risk and enable business growth

Education

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Politics

• Northwestern University

  Master of Science (MS), Predictive Analytics

• The University of Toledo

  Certification, Credit Risk Management