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San Francisco-based Providian (www.providian.com) is a leading provider of credit cards to customers throughout the U.S. By combining experience, analysis and technology, Providian seeks to build long-lasting relationships with its customers by providing products and services that meet their evolving financial needs. At Providian, you will have the opportunity to be part of a world-class team that is revolutionizing the financial services industry. Join us for a career that is stimulating, exciting and challenging.

POSITION DUTIES
The Marketing Analyst position will focus on providing analytical support for Customer Marketing programs. The analyst will primarily be responsible for performing different types of analyses needed to evaluate the success of the Marketing programs as well as market expansion opportunity. He/She will also work with our marketing, finance and credit counterparts to develop sound marketing strategies that will increase profitability of those programs.

Please email resumes to david_thompson@providian.com

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Econometrics or related quantitative fields
• 1-2 years experience working in an analytic or quantitative field, preferably in the bankcard industry
• Strong problem solving skills and attention to details

Technical / Business knowledge: The Marketing Analyst will have thorough understanding of analytic, operational and technical concepts to perform standard analytic projects; Uses broad technical and business knowledge to complete non-standard work activities. May lead smaller internal projects.

Decision-making / Problem solving: Exercises judgment within generally defined practices in selecting methods of solving complex problems. Detects anomalies in data and forms testable hypotheses to resolve questions. Explores hypotheses independently showing appropriate discretion for when to proceed or discuss with project/team leader. Effectively distinguishes between problems of major and minor significance. Forms recommendations for resolving issues and discusses with project leaders and peers.

Communications / Influence: Clearly communicates in written and oral format; regularly asks questions to clarify information; presents information and answers concisely and completely. Begins to focus on key findings or questions, judiciously chooses supporting evidence to share without overwhelming audience with data.

Leadership / Teamwork: Manages own time successfully; Re-prioritizes tasks as needed. Provides feedback to managers on goal/task completion; may oversee work of less experienced staff. Successfully contributes to project team; Develops collegial relationships with others of various levels throughout the company.

Business / Industry Acumen: Understand the company's business and how this impacts work processes and deliverables; familiar with industry and competitors. Understands the company's business model.

BUSINESS JUSTIFICATION
This position is necessary to provide analytic support for Customer Marketing, so that marketing strategies can be developed, tested, evaluated and rolled out with a comprehensive and well thought out plan. These strategies help drive our revenue goals, thus this position is critical for the success of our marketing programs.

About Providian
San Francisco-based Providian Financial (www.providian.com) is a leading provider of credit cards to mainstream American customers throughout the U.S. By combining experience, analysis and technology, Providian seeks to build long-lasting relationships with its customers by providing products and services that meet their evolving financial needs.

Our Comprehensive Benefits & Compensation programs include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-Matched Charitable Giving Program
• Full-Time Business Casual Dress