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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.

Marketing Analyst I-III
Marketing Analytics
Strategy Development - New Accounts and Customer Development

Position Duties

The Marketing Analyst position will focus on analytic support for strategy development in New Accounts Acquisitions or Customer Development. The Marketing Analyst will provide guidance on marketing decisions through analyses of test results, identifying trends/opportunities, and exploratory analyses. He/she will work with Marketing, Credit, Finance and Modeling Teams in assessing opportunities to move the business forward.

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
• Previous experience with SAS and SQL is mandatory. Oracle, Informix and UNIX experience a plus
• Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail

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.

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

Please post your resume to

www.providiancareers.com/builder.cfm?id=269