Card Operations Project Analyst

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States (Arizona) seeks an experienced leader to oversee strategic activities enhancing operational effectiveness within banking systems. You will design and implement complex technical solutions supporting multiple business units and mentor junior analysts through development and delivery.

The role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Branch Banking Operations, Commercial Lending, Data Management, Process Improvement or System Design.
• Bachelor's degree required; Masters or MBA in related field preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general banking operations and products.
• Proficient in data analytics, BI, data science, Power BI, and SQL.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio/Lucid, and ADO.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee strategic activities to improve operational effectiveness.
• Design and implement complex technical solutions across enterprise.
• Mentor junior analysts and manage solutions through development and delivery.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to define enterprise-wide requirements.
• Lead design of products and features to improve banking processes.
• Plan enterprise-level projects and manage multiple initiatives.
• Develop data-driven solution designs and present to leadership.
• Create training materials and drive change management.
• Ensure data availability and user experience enhancements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

MBA

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Microsoft Office

Visio

Lucid

ADO

Job description

lead and oversee a full range of strategic activities to ensure operational effectiveness and accurate data collection within banking systems and processes.
provide senior-level expertise to drive initiatives focused on reimagining operational processes by designing and implementing complex technical solutions that support internal business units across the enterprise.
develop deep understanding of current and future processes, create intuitive user-friendly designs, mentor junior analysts, and manage these solutions through development, testing and delivery.
leading project management efforts, collaborating with senior stakeholders to develop effective process solutions, and defining business requirements for enterprise-wide initiatives.
think strategically, demonstrate leadership and independent resourcefulness, take ownership of complex projects, and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels including executive leadership.
lead design of products and features, enhance user experience, and ensure data availability to improve banking processes across multiple business units.
collaborate closely with development teams and senior leadership throughout the Bank to design and integrate complex processes spanning multiple systems.
lead and prioritize team initiatives, manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, drive iterative improvements, and address tech-debt strategically.
partner with teams, managers, and executives to develop data-driven solution designs, while documenting process improvement needs and presenting recommendations to leadership.
summarize, track, train and communicate updates and changes to end users; develop training materials and lead change management initiatives.
lead the analysis, resolution, and correction of complex design or solution issues while communicating impacts and timelines to affected users and stakeholders.
facilitate enterprise-level project planning, develop comprehensive business and reporting requirements, lead application testing, and ensure successful application deployment.
mentor and guide junior Operations Business Analysts in best practices and professional development.

Requirements

• 7+ years of related experience in Branch Banking Operations, Commercial Lending, Data Management, Process Improvement or System Design.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; Masters or MBA in related field preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
• Intermediate to advanced experience in data analytics, business intelligence, data science, Power BI, and SQL.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio/Lucid, and ADO.
• Intermediate to advanced experience in project management methodologies, and ability to prioritize multiple projects and objectives in a rapidly changing environment; proven track record of leading enterprise wide process improvement initiatives.
• Intermediate to advanced level of organization and attention to detail, with strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to manage competing priorities, demonstrating flexibility, resourcefulness, and a collaborative approach in fast-paced environments.
• Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
• Occasional travel required.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading strategic initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness within banking systems, focusing on process improvement, data management, and user experience design. Proven ability to mentor junior analysts and manage complex projects while collaborating with stakeholders at all levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Branch Banking Operations
• Data Management
• Process Improvement
• Project Management Methodologies
• Data Analytics

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Analytics
• Business Intelligence
• Data Science
• SQL
• Process Improvement
• System Design
• Project Management
• User Experience Design
• Application Testing
• Change Management

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• MBA

Industry Keywords

• Commercial Lending
• Deposit Operations
• Loan Administration
• Treasury Management
• Banking Products and Services

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Power BI
• Visio
• Lucid
• ADO