Business Insights Analyst - 5307

Description:ResponsibilitiesGeneral Statement of Duties: A Business Insights Analyst supports internal and external business partners with data driven business insights and reporting for a particular set of brands.A Business Insights Analyst identifies analytic solutions to business problems through the following duties:Primary resource for all key credit data compilation, comparison, and sensitivity analysis development. Analyzes data trends and CRM patterns over time to make strategic recommendations to the client regarding the direction of their business or specific products. Strong involvement in initiatives such as proformas, financial reporting, and forecasting. Partners with Business Analysis Manager and Senior Business Analysts in developing interpretive insights on key credit and general marketing data.Supports Client Sales teams in providing strategic CRM solutions to exceed the clients needs and expand their competitive advantage. Supervision Received: Reports to Business Analysis Manager or Senior Business AnalystSupervision Exercised: No supervisory responsibility Examples of duties: (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all that may be found in this job.) Compile, audit, interpret, and deliver both internal and client recurring reporting.Build program forecasts and track and report results to management teams. Forecasts will be used to generate, re-forecast, and update current year budget, which will feed into semi-annual overall business review, competitive assessment, key learnings, and creation of following years budget.Utilize campaign result data to evaluate the performance of credit campaigns and provide recommendations on enhancements to campaign strategies. Utilize various software packages to extract, compile, and present strategic recommendations to clients in a professional format. Support marketing execution planning by assisting with proforma and count projections, as well as segmentation and offer selection based on historical campaign results.Assist with Strategic Account Management (SAM) data gathering and reporting needs.Qualifications:Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of retail financial analysis (i.e. profit calculations, ROI)Strong verbal and written communication skillsProven skills in Excel and PowerPointStrong analytical skillsStrong organizational and time management/prioritization skillsAbility to communicate and interact with all levels of managementDemonstrated ability to work autonomouslyAbility to work in a fast paced environmentAbility to interface with Client Sales on key projects and initiativesAbility to work with internal and external associates to build strong cross-functional relationshipsAbility to assist in generating innovative insights from raw data that will have actionable business implicationsMinimum QualificationsEducation:Bachelors degree in Business, Finance, Marketing or equivalent education and/or work experienceExperience:One to three years of business analysis experience in a comparable industry with exposure to financial and marketing projectsDesirable: Previous experience in project management of credit marketing programs: planning, segmentation and analysisDemonstrated experience in evaluating campaign sales and profitability resultsRetail finance/ marketing experienceExposure to credit operations/ analysisProficiency with database software tools (i.e. MicroStrategy, SQL, MS Access and SAS)Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceAlliance Data offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive selection of benefit options including 401(k).Job Location: Columbus, OHJob Number: 2940Company Profile:About UsAlliance Data (NYSE: ADS) is a leading provider of marketing, loyalty and transaction services, managing over 120 million consumer relationships for some of North America's most recognizable companies. Using transaction-rich data, Alliance Data creates and manages customized solutions that change consumer behavior and that enable its clients to create and enhance customer loyalty to build stronger, mutually beneficial relationships with their customers. Headquartered in Dallas, Alliance Data employs over 9,000 associates at more than 60 locations worldwide. Alliance Data's brands include AIR MILES, North America's premier coalition loyalty program, and Epsilon, a leading provider of multi-channel, data-driven technologies and marketing services. For more information about the company, visit its web site, www.AllianceData.com About Our TeamLet's face it; it's a brand loyal world we're living in, which is why Alliance Data Retail Services offers integrated private label, co-brand, commercial and gift card services enhanced by integrated marketing services. We manage over 65 credit programs for America's most recognized retailers, helping them sell more and improve customer loyalty.Conditions of EmploymentAll job offers are contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background checks. JOB TITLE: Business Insights Analyst - 5307 LOCATION: US-OH-Columbus/Zanesville JOB CATEGORY: Business/Strategic Management REFERENCE CODE: 2940