Analytics Manager – Card Analytics

Korn Ferry is partnering with our client on their search for a Payment Analytics Manager – Payment Card Analytics.

• Our client is a large, well established U.S. refining and energy supply organization with multiple refineries, terminals, pipelines, and related infrastructure assets across the United States
• The company operates a significant crude refining footprint and employs several thousand professionals across refining, supply and trading, commercial, and corporate functions
• The organization is known for its strong operational discipline, long term stability, and commitment to values such as safety, integrity, accountability, and collaboration
• The company continues to invest in modern technology platforms, including enterprise ETRM systems, to enhance data driven decision making, risk management, and financial analytics across the business

• Location:
  
  Houston, TX (On-site at Corporate Headquarters)
• Team Scope:
  Join a highly collaborative analytics environment focused on driving data-driven decision making across Payment Card operations, marketing, customer service, IT, and business leadership
• Primary Focus:
  Lead advanced analytics initiatives, develop predictive and optimization models, translate complex business challenges into analytical solutions, and drive profitability through actionable business intelligence and data strategy

• Develop and implement advanced analytics models to drive business insights, operational optimization, and profitability improvements within Payment Card operations
• Partner cross-functionally with IT, Marketing, Operations, Customer Service, and business leadership to identify analytical opportunities and support strategic initiatives
• Act as an analytical translator between technical teams and operational business stakeholders to simplify complex information and support data-driven decision making
• Create and deliver executive-level dashboards, presentations, and analytical reports for internal stakeholders and senior leadership
• Lead research and development initiatives focused on enhancing analytics capabilities, automation, and data-driven innovation
• Support the design, implementation, and governance of new data systems and analytical infrastructure
• Develop and maintain data architecture, data dictionaries, governance processes, and quality control procedures to ensure data integrity and consistency
• Build and maintain business intelligence solutions utilizing Power BI, DAX, M, Tableau, Power Platform, and related visualization tools
• Apply predictive and exploratory analytics techniques including forecasting, trend analysis, optimization studies, and performance measurement
• Explore and apply emerging technologies including ML/AI and augmented decision-making methodologies to improve business capabilities
• Provide training and support to business users on analytics tools, reporting platforms, and data interpretation
• Support ad hoc analytics requests and rapidly solve complex business problems in both team-based and independent environments

• Must have strong experience in data analytics, business intelligence, and advanced reporting environments
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant analytics or business intelligence experience required
• Strong hands‑on expertise with Power BI, including DAX and Power Query (M), required
• Experience with data visualization and automation platforms such as Tableau and Power Platform strongly preferred
• Experience developing predictive models, optimization studies, forecasting, and advanced business analytics solutions
• Strong ability to translate technical findings into actionable business recommendations for non‑technical stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline
• Experience with SQL, Python, and/or R strongly preferred
• Experience with SAP and Azure platforms is a plus
• Knowledge of downstream Oil & Gas operations or payment card environments strongly preferred
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple departments
• Self‑starter mindset with…