Senior Business Analyst – U.S. Card
Location: Chicago, IL (On-site)
Full-Time | Analytics & Strategy
Salary Range: $99,100 – $113,100 annually
Client will consider sponsoring a new qualified applicant for employment authorization for this position
Overview
A fast-paced, analytical role focused on solving complex business problems and driving impactful results. As a Senior Business Analyst, you’ll work on high-visibility challenges, develop strategic insights, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve performance, profitability, and customer experience within the U.S. Card business segment.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Analysis & Problem Solving
- Identify business challenges and opportunities for growth.
- Use data to develop and test strategic or tactical recommendations.
- Apply modeling and analytical tools to support new product development and pricing strategies.
Product & Marketing Analytics
- Drive insights to influence go-to-market strategies.
- Support direct-to-consumer and retail distribution efforts.
- Contribute to the design of customer experiences and innovative tech-based solutions.
Credit Risk & Performance Optimization
- Develop risk models and conduct data-driven hypothesis testing.
- Analyze trends and connect consumer behavior with credit outcomes.
- Recommend step-change improvements in credit performance.
Execution & Delivery
- Frame problems and develop solutions with actionable outcomes.
- Assess operational feasibility and support implementation efforts.
- Build out robust monitoring plans for post-launch tracking.
Collaboration & Partnership
- Work cross-functionally with teams in IT, Operations, Sales, and Finance.
- Influence key stakeholders using data-driven recommendations.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Business, Economics, Statistics, Math, Engineering)
- At least 1 year of experience in data analysis
Preferred Experience
- Master’s Degree in Business or a quantitative discipline
- 1+ years in statistical model development
- 1+ years in SQL or other data querying languages
- 1+ years in market research or consulting
- 2+ years of experience in business analysis
Ideal Candidate Traits
- Strong analytical thinker with a strategic mindset
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Results-driven and solution-oriented
- Collaborative, with a strong sense of ownership and integrity
- Experience in a dynamic, high-growth, or consulting environment is a plus
This is a high-impact role for someone who loves using data to tell stories, influence strategy, and drive measurable business outcomes. If you're passionate about analytics, innovation, and customer-centric problem-solving, this role is for you.