Business Analyst, Card Portfolio Analytics

Blend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. With a mission to fuel bold visions, Blend tackles significant challenges by seamlessly aligning human expertise with artificial intelligence. The company is dedicated to unlocking value and fostering innovation for its clients by harnessing world-class people and data-driven strategy. We believe that the power of people and AI can have a meaningful impact on your world, creating more fulfilling work and projects for our people and clients. 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.