Business Analyst, Card Portfolio Analytics

Our Fortune 100 financial services client is seeking a Business Analyst, Card Portfolio Analytics, to provide dedicated analytics and reporting support for a community financial institution's card portfolio, with a particular focus on a new card program. This role will develop a deep understanding of the portfolio and serve as a trusted business partner for reporting, analytics, and ongoing business questions related to the card program. The ideal candidate brings a combination of strong business analysis and reporting capabilities, card-service knowledge, sound business judgment, and the ability to translate data into practical recommendations. This is a highly collaborative, business-facing role that requires someone who can work independently while partnering closely with stakeholders to understand needs, identify trends, and improve how portfolio information is reported and used. The Details: Location: Fully remote within U.S. (Must work Pacific or Mountain Time) Duration: Approximately a 9-month consulting role with the possibility of extension (must be able to work on Blend’s W2 without sponsorship) Benefits: We do offer benefits to our full-time consultants, including Health, Vision, Dental, 401K plan, Life Insurance, Pretax Commuter Benefits, and an incredibly supportive team cheering you on! What you’ll do: Card Portfolio Analytics & Reporting Provide ongoing analytics and reporting support for a card portfolio, with a particular focus on a new card program. Develop a strong understanding of portfolio performance, business objectives, and stakeholder needs to provide meaningful analytical support. Develop, refine, and maintain recurring business reports and dashboards. Respond to ongoing business questions by researching data, analyzing results, and translating findings into clear business insights. Analyze portfolio performance, trends, and key drivers to identify opportunities, challenges, and areas requiring additional attention. Present findings through clear reports, presentations, and business recommendations tailored to the needs of business stakeholders. Business Analysis & Thought Partnership Partner with business stakeholders to understand questions, objectives, and reporting needs and translate them into actionable analysis. Apply sound business judgment when interpreting data and determining the practical implications of findings. Translate quantitative information into clear, data-informed recommendations that can support business decision-making. Serve as a trusted thought partner to stakeholders by proactively identifying trends, opportunities, and potential areas for improvement. Develop a deep understanding of the card portfolio and use that knowledge to provide context beyond simply reporting the numbers. Reporting Optimization Evaluate existing reports and reporting processes to identify opportunities to simplify, streamline, and improve recurring deliverables. Help transform lengthy or complex reporting into more efficient, user-friendly, and actionable formats. Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and improve consistency across recurring reporting processes. Where appropriate, collaborate with stakeholders and technical partners to explore opportunities for reporting automation or process improvements. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with business stakeholders and cross-functional partners to understand priorities and deliver timely analytical support. Manage multiple requests and priorities while maintaining accuracy, quality, and responsiveness. Communicate analytical findings clearly to both analytical and non-technical audiences. Build strong working relationships and establish credibility through reliable follow-through, attention to detail, and practical business insight. Work independently while knowing when to ask questions, seek additional context, or escalate an issue. Education & Experience 5+ years of experience in business analysis, data analysis, reporting, card services, card operations, or a related field. Experience working with business reporting and analyzing quantitative information to identify trends, performance drivers, and meaningful business implications. Strong knowledge of payments, card services, card operations, or card portfolio management. Experience developing, refining, and maintaining business reports. Experience supporting a card-product launch, portfolio optimization initiative, or similar business initiative is a plus. Experience working with DataChoice, First Data, or Symitar is strongly preferred. Experience simplifying or automating recurring reporting processes is a plus. Analytical & Technical Skills Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Strong data analysis capabilities, including the ability to interpret results, identify trends, and determine practical business implications. Ability to translate data into clear, actionable business recommendations. Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with reports and qua…