Business Strategy Optimization Analyst

Fifth Third Bank; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati invites you to join a team focused on optimizing consumer credit strategy through rigorous analytics. The Business Strategy Optimization Analyst develops models, reports, and data-driven insights to influence product design, pricing, segmentation and customer experience.

The role requires a quantitative degree, 3+ years of analytics, and programming in SAS/SQL, Python or R. You will lead cross‑functional projects, present to senior leadership, and help drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative discipline (e.g. science, technology, engineering, math, or economics).
• Master’s degree in quantitative discipline preferred (statistics, data sciences, finance, math, or economics).
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated analytical experience or formal education.
• Experience with data mining and analysis using SAS or SQL, Python, R or similar languages.
• Ability to design tests that are statistically grounded.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate and develop monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc reporting.
• Gather and prepare complex data for modeling and analysis.
• Develop and execute models, segmentation, and policy in market.
• Project business impacts and monitor and track against commitments.
• Create and present convincing business cases to support recommendations.
• Design tests to generate insights and improve understanding of customers.
• Lead project teams in a matrixed environment.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership.
• Perform ad-hoc portfolio analysis in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

SAS/SQL/Python/R

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (quantitative)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAS

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Business Strategy Optimization Analyst

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Please note: This position not available for immigration sponsorship.

General Function

Responsible for developing analytics and reporting to assist in the identification and evaluation of all risks related to Consumer Credit (i.e. Direct, Indirect, Credit Card, and Mortgage). The Business Strategy Optimization Analyst uses various analytical frameworks and modeling techniques (including decisions trees, logistic and linear regression, machine learning) to generate insights and strategies that drive the bottom-line profitability of various banking products and customers. The role requires an understanding of the intersection of consumer behavior, business drivers and data-driven decision-making to solve problems and influence business strategy. The Business Strategy & Optimization Analyst will provide recommendations that could impact product design, pricing, segmentation and marketing, credit, fulfillment, and customer experience. Responsible and accountable for risk by openly exchanging ideas and opinions, elevating concerns, and personally following policies and procedures as defined. Accountable for always doing the right thing for customers and colleagues and ensures that actions and behaviors drive a positive customer experience. While operating within the Bank’s risk appetite, achieves results by consistently identifying, assessing, managing, monitoring, and reporting risks of all types.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Generate and develop monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc reporting
• Gather and prepare complex data for modeling and analysis
• Develop and execute models, segmentation, and policy in market
• Project business impacts and monitor and track against the commitments
• Create and present convincing business cases to support recommendations
• Design tests to generate insights and improve understanding of our customers
• Effectively lead project teams in a highly matrixed environment
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership
• Perform adhoc portfolio analysis in a fast paced and dynamic business environment

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilties

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative discipline (e.g. science, technology, engineering, math, or economics).
• Master’s degree in quantitative discipline (e.g. statistics, data sciences, business analysis, finance, mathematics, or economics) preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated analytical experience or formal education
• Experienced in data mining and analysis using SAS or SQL, Python, R or other relevant programming languages
• Ability to develop and design tests that are statistically grounded
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skills

Business Strategy Optimization Analyst

The base salary for this position is reflective of the range of salary levels for all roles within this pay grade across the U.S. Individual salaries within this range will vary based on factors such as role, relevant skillset, relevant experience, education and geographic location. In addition to the base salary, this role is eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan, with any such payment based upon company, line of business and/or individual performance.

Our extensive benefits programs are designed to support the individual needs of our employees and their families, encompassing physical, financial, emotional and social well-being. You can learn more about those programs on our 53.com Careers page at: https://www.53.com/content/fifth-third/en/careers/benefits.html or by consulting with your talent acquisition partner.

LOCATION -- Cincinnati, Ohio 45227

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