VP, PayPal Credit Analytics Leader

JOB_POSTING-3-75742-1Job DescriptionRole Summary/Purpose:The VP, PayPal Credit Analytics Leader will provide strategic insights and a decision management framework to drive profitable growth for the PayPal Credit and PayPal Credit Card (Mastercard) portfolios. This role will partner cross functionally to deliver actionable insights around P&L performance, channel strategy, customer behavior, value prop measurement, segmentation, forecasting, lifecycle design and measurement, and portfolio diagnostics. He/she will provide thought leadership to accelerate new accounts and profitable purchase volume growth.Our Way of WorkingWe’re proud to offer you choice and flexibility. At Synchrony, our way of working allows you to have the option to work from home, near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices. Occasionally you may be required to commute to our nearest office for in person engagement activities such as business or team meetings, training and culture events.Essential ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with cross functional teams to combine product, channel, and credit strategies into a unified roadmap to deliver a unique customer experience to grow acquisition and increase customer retentionConduct analysis of product, value prop and channel performance to uncover insights that inform critical decision-making to drive profitable outcomes Partner closely with broader Marketing organization, Finance and GM to execute integrated marketing campaigns leveraging personalization and segmentation. Measure and incorporate learnings in future campaignsAct as a trusted advisor to solve complex business problems and provide actionable recommendations based upon data driven insightsEstablish a test and learn culture and provide guidance and leadership for the design, analysis and measurement phases of campaigns and large-scale projects. Develop rigor around managing P&L performance to improve decision making and identifying profitable opportunitiesOngoing assessment and measurement of product, channel and targeting strategiesImplement and automate data visualization tools to measure and diagnose portfolio performance that allow stakeholders to understand trajectory of KPIs to enable better forecasting and management of the portfolioMeasure total and category spend to determine financial impact on rewards and loyalty costs and targeting strategies to drive cardholder engagementCo-manage and mentor team of offshore analysts to ensure high quality execution and delivery of business insights to drive profitable growthChampion the value of PayPal Credit and PayPal Credit Card, sharing its data assets to drive acquisition, account management and portfolio strategies to improve portfolio performance.Provide strategic thought leadership and influence the internal SYF client team and PayPal Credit client team to implement profitable marketing and offer strategies rooted in analyticsDevelop business case presentations and action plans to drive business strategy; including targeting recommendations, test design, cross-sell optimization, product opportunities and cost/benefit analysis to review with client and SYF cross-functional teamOwn the analytics agenda and provide Innovative leadership to evolve the analytics strategy based upon the state of the business and potential opportunitiesUse data to tell a story that is actionable, backed by data and considers financial and operational implicationsPartner closely with PayPal and PayPal Analytics teams to promote data share, collaborate on insights and deliver growthPerform other duties and/or special projects as assignedQualifications/RequirementsBachelor’s degree, or in lieu of degree a high school diploma and 9+ years of work experience establishing and managing marketing analytics in the financial services, credit card and/or payments industryA minimum of 7+ years of functional work experience to include:5+ years using statistical analysis tools5+ years leading large-scale analytics projects5+ years of client facing experience3+ years of leadership/managerial experienceDesired CharacteristicsBachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Database Marketing or Quantitative Analysis preferred.Experience in consumer financial services, credit card payments, retail, fintech or consulting with a consumer data analytics focus.Advanced degree in a quantitative field or MBA with Systems and Marketing specialization strongly preferred3+ years of leadership/managerial experience within the financial services or credit card payments3+ years of project management skills and experienceDemonstrated ability to manage remotely located teams in India and the USCredit card marketing/analytics experienceProven hands-on experience utilizing SAS or SQL data mining skills as well as open-source tools such as R and Python.Advanced development of dashboards and data visualization tools such as Tableau or BirstStrong understanding of targeting and segmentation, retail analytic tools and advanced skills using Excel and PowerPoint strongly preferredDigital marketing analytics experienceExperience using open-source software tools in a CRM settingDemonstrated success leading a team with proven track record of delivering resultsAbility to develop executable strategies, articulate a clear vision, and deliver resultsStrong marketing, creative and analytical skillsAbility to influence senior corporate decision makersExcellent communication skills both written and verbalAbility to innovate and find creative solutions to meeting business goalsProven ability to work independently yet as key member and contributor to a broader teamGrade/Level: 13The salary range for this position is 155,000.00 - 260,000.00 USD Annual and is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.Actual compensation offered within the posted salary range will be based upon work experience, skill level or knowledge.Salaries are adjusted according to market in CA, NY Metro and Seattle.Eligibility RequirementsYou must be 18 years or olderYou must have a high school diploma or equivalentYou must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding processYou must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act.New hires (Level 4-7) must have 9 months of continuous service with the company before they are eligible to post on other roles. Once this new hire time in position requirement is met, the associate will have a minimum 6 months’ time in position before they can post for future non-exempt roles. Employees, level 8 or greater, must have at least 18 months’ time in position before they can post. All internal employees must consistently meet performance expectations and have approval from your manager to post (or the approval of your manager and HR if you don’t meet the time in position or performance expectations).Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.Our CommitmentWhen you join us, you’ll be part of an inclusive culture where your individual skills, experience, and voice are not only heard – but valued. Together, we’re building a future where we can all belong, connect, and turn ideals into action. More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.This starts when you choose to apply for a role at Synchrony. We ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We’re proud to have an award-winning culture for all.Reasonable Accommodation NoticeFederal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. 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