Alliance Data - Pricing & Profit Analyst Job
Location: US, OH, Columbus
Employment type: Full-time
Company profile: Pricing Recruiters is the leading global resource for the procurement, vetting and placement of qualified, pricing and profitability professionals worldwide.  We understand and hold appreciation for the unique needs and demands of today’s employers and job seekers who work within the pricing discipline across all levels and industries.  Through our insightful knowledge of pricing in over 5 offices in 4 key international markets we hold an active candidate database of over 4,000 candidates from senior analyst to executive leadership.  Contact one of our recruitment consultants today to learn how we can help position your pricing team for success through strategic recruitment and team buildin
Description: *This role will provide analysis and forecasts of private label and co-brand credit card portfolio performance to support internal partners, as well as support other initiatives such as client contract pricing, promotional pricing, file performance tracking, file automation and maintenance, and ad hoc projects as needed. They do this through a disciplined data-driven approach and a thorough understanding of portfolio profitability.*
Requirements: Assists in analyzing and forecasting elements of financial performance based on information obtained via SQL, Essbase, MicroStrategy, etc., and publishes reporting/findings as needed.Analyzes client performance and compares actual performance to modeled performance. Proactively brings opportunities to the process based on portfolio trends, is engaged in client discussions, and assists with the identification of objectives and success metricsAssist in pricing promotional product plans and maintain database with plan pricing.Supports and maintains key reports used to analyze the credit portfolios.Responsible for researching competitor information.Ad hoc assignments as needed, including interdepartmental research**Education Requirements:**Bachelor Degree,_Finance or similar_**Work Experience: **1 3 years**Credit experience in Financial Services field, ideally private label and/or bankcard credit****Other Skills, Knowledge or Abilities: **Strong problem solving and organizational skillsData Driven and ProactiveGood verbal and written communication, comfortable interacting with various levels of managementProficient in MS Office, specifically ExcelAbility to articulate a point of viewAble to work independentlyAble to effectively prioritize projects, work concurrently on multiple tasks, and meet deadlinesStrong attention to detail and adherence to quality standards**Qualifications****Retail Pay Statement**Alliance Data offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive selection of benefit options including 401(k).**Retail Conditions of Employment**All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of credit and background checks.**Retail Services**Let's face it; it's a brand loyal world we're living in, which is why Alliance Data Retail Services offers integrated private label and co-brand credit card programs enhanced by integrated marketing services. We manage over 90 credit programs for America's most recognized retailers, helping them sell more and improve customer loyalty.**About Alliance Data**Alliance Data (NYSE: ADS) and its combined businesses is North Americas largest and most comprehensive provider of transaction-based, data-driven marketing and loyalty solutions serving large, consumer-based industries. The Company creates and deploys customized solutions, enhancing the critical customer marketing experience; the result is measurably changing consumer behavior while driving business growth and profitability for some of todays most recognizable brands. Alliance Data helps its clients create and increase customer loyalty through solutions that engage millions of customers each day across multiple touch points using traditional, digital, mobile and other emerging technologies. Headquartered in Dallas, Alliance Data and its three businesses employ approximately 11,000 associates at more than 70 locations worldwide.Alliance Data consists of three businesses: Alliance Data Retail Services, a leading provider of marketing-driven credit solutions; Epsilon, a leading provider of multichannel, data-driven technologies and marketing services; and LoyaltyOne, which owns and operates the AIR MILES Reward Program, Canadas premier coalition loyalty program. For more information about the company, visit our web site, #URL_2e268a18682051c0a382f66354f3d769f72a4d967cc270acfe9156b4c7fa3916#, or follow us on Twitter via @AllianceData.**Location:** Columbus, OH, US**Job:**Accounting-Finance**Organization:**Alliance Data - Retail**Schedule:**Regular**Job Type:**Full-time**Job Posting:**2014-06-03**Req ID:** 0062834
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