Portfolio Analytics and Partner Insights Lead

Portfolio Analytics and Partner Insights Lead
Wilmington, DE

As a Barclays Portfolio Analytics and Partner Insights Lead, you will be responsible for supporting the Cobranded Card portfolio strategy and execution through analytics. This is an opportunity to help identify profit pools across existing and new potential partners; work collaboratively with product managers to develop compelling value propositions for designed targets within the profit pools; and oversee the development of statistical and financial models for market analysis, opportunity assessment, and impact evaluation.

Barclays is one of the world's largest and most respected financial institutions, established in 1690, with a legacy of success, quality, and innovation. We've helped millions of individuals and businesses thrive, creating financial and digital solutions that the world now takes for granted. An important and growing presence in the USA, we offer careers providing endless opportunity.

We currently offer a hybrid working model where colleagues have the flexibility to split their time working from home and an office. Everyone has the opportunity to integrate their professional and personal lives through this dynamic working model.

What will you be doing?

•    Developing relevant benchmarks, and ad-hoc analytics to support the cobrand partner strategy, and identify ways to profitably grow the relationship
•    Managing a team responsible for flawless execution of strategy, that delivers program targeting, customer insights & segmentation, and other analytical solutions
•    Spearheading efforts to evaluate new Partner contracts in the Request For Proposal (RFP) process and participate in due diligence 
•    Being responsible for engaging in value proposition development through profit pool and risk/reward lens 
•    Embedding a clearly articulated risk culture within Credit and Data Analytics which reflects Barclays Purpose and Values
•    Creating an open culture where understanding own drivers, strengths and development areas is encouraged and valued
•    Being responsible for using complex influencing strategies and convey a solid vision to achieve results and obtain buy-in across the organisation
•    Ensuring that processes, risks and controls are applied in way that achieves a good outcome for the bank and its customers/clients

What we’re looking for:

•    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related quantitative discipline; can be based in Delaware or New York
•    Proven experience, knowledge and understanding of data analysis/data modelling with credit cards and bureau data – using SQL/ SAS/ Python/ other
•    Critical mind-set with a proactive nature, and ability to build and challenge solutions to complex problems
•    Solid communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt to different types of audiences

In addition to the skills required to execute the job well, we're looking for people with the following capabilities to grow and contribute to our culture:

•    Empathy: An ability to see a situation from another person’s perspective 
•    Ownership: A strong sense of pride in your work
•    Connection: Build relationships with partners and colleagues 
•    Innovation: Openness to finding creative solutions
•    Persistence: Desire to go above and beyond when necessary to get the job done
•    Collaboration: Work well with others while building projects together

Skills that will help you in the role:

•    Masters or PhD in a quantitative discipline 
•    Proven ability of working through challenging problems and working independently to develop solutions to address business needs
•    Experience with advanced data science/machine learning

At Barclays we understand that power of great customer experiences and we work hard every day to make sure that the needs and expectations of our customers are met and exceeded.  We focus our energies on making every customer engagement better than before.    

Where will you be working?

Barclays’ Wilmington campus boasts a recently renovated office space featuring a cafe, coffee bar, wellness breakout spaces and more. The campus is located along the historic Wilmington Riverfront where a glance out our windows reveals a scenic look at the Christina River and a growing riverfront community of luxury apartments, shops and restaurants. Additionally, the Wilmington train station is a short walk away, making travel from New York and Washington, DC fast and convenient.

We offer an environment that enables you to thrive and make an impact. Our colleagues are hard-working, focused on solutions, and collaborative. Here you will find people helping people at every level. Our culture is dedicated to innovation and maintaining a sense of balance and well-being.

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