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Job Description
The Business Strategy Analyst - Credit and Debit Card Issuing for Retail Payment Solutions (RPS) Business Strategy, Network and Development is responsible for assisting in the development of RPS’ overall strategic positioning and growth alternatives within the marketplace as well as RPS’ strategic orientation toward existing and new market sectors. The position works closely with the RPS Director of Strategy as well as RPS business line managers to recommend and guide RPS macro-business strategy. This position’s mission it is to evaluate current RPS business performance & strategy, potential new markets for entry, other new strategic business opportunities as well as maintaining an intimate knowledge of key RPS competitors and each competitor’s unique strategic advantages and market perspective.
This position is responsible for working with RPS Director of Strategy on developing highly complex business cases for new business lines, product extensions, and other business ventures. Key roles include leadership of cross-functional senior leadership teams, development of marketing plans, financial proformas, full business cases and executive presentations. More specific roles also include:
• Special business-line consulting projects
• Annual RPS Three Year Strategic Plan & RPS Strategy Articulation
• RPS M&A prioritization & research
• New market exploration
• Monitor and articulate core capabilities and unique advantages across RPS vs. key competitors
• Ongoing development of strategic growth concepts, including full business case development
Daily decisions made by this position have significant implications toward U.S. Bank’s reputation in the payments industry.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
- Eight to ten years of experience in project management activities
Preferred Skills/Experience
- 5+ years of payments industry experience in the specific areas of product management, finance, risk management and business development
- Broad experience within credit and debit card issuing, such as product, marketing, finance, accounting, and operations
- Highly specialized knowledge of card portfolio finance theory, card marketing theory, financial institution governance and compliance, card operations & IT, as well as accounting principles, risk management theory and legal contract theory
- Strong knowledge of key RPS competitors
- Strong executive communication & presentation skills
- Considerable knowledge of assigned business line or functional area
- Demonstrated management and leadership skills
- Strong financial, competitive analysis, and organizational skills
- Advanced knowledge of project management
- Ability to identify and resolve exceptions and to analyze data
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- MBA preferred
Location Expectations
The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.
If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.
Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
EEO is the Law
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opport
Location: Horsham, PA
Posted: Nov. 8, 2024, 6:45 a.m.
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