Director, Business Analysis

1 day ago

Indianapolis IN United States Sallie Mae Full time
Sallie Mae Director, Business Analysis Indianapolis, Indiana

When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.

We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.

Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.

We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.

This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.

Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.

We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.

Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.

What You'll Contribute

The Director, Business Analysis will join the Communication Strategy & Analytics team and lead a team responsible for our business analysis efforts to optimize customer communications. This leader will be responsible for developing and managing communication strategies for letters, emails, text messages, and other digital communications sent to customers. The ideal candidate will have experience in business analysis, with a proven track record of providing data-driven insights to inform business decisions.

What You'll Do

  1. Optimize communication strategy to improve performance and the customer experience.
  2. Lead business analysis activities, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
  3. Develop data-driven strategies and initiatives to improve business performance and drive growth.
  4. Conduct market and industry research to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
  5. Analyze and interpret complex data sets to identify insights and develop recommendations for business improvements.
  6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement business strategies and initiatives.
  7. Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to track business performance.
  8. Communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
  9. Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in business analysis.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job; it is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this role.

What you have

Minimum education, skills and experience required:

  1. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and develop data-driven strategies.
  2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate findings and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.
  3. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
  4. Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
  5. Experience in market and industry research.
  6. Proficient in data analysis tools and techniques, including statistical analysis and data visualization.
  7. Experience with data management and data governance.
  8. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
  9. 2+ years managing a team.

Preferred education, skills, and experience:

  1. Bachelor's degree in business, economics, statistics, or related field. MBA preferred.
  2. 7+ years of experience in business analysis or related field, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

The Americans with Disabilities Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits discrimination by employers, in compensation and employment opportunities, against qualified individuals with disabilities who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the “essential functions” of a job.

Feeling your best helps you do your best:

Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around).

  • Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
  • Support for financial well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
  • Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
  • Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
  • Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
  • Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
  • Career development and training opportunities

Sallie Mae is proud to be an equal opportunity (EEO) employer.

Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.

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