Payment Lifecycle Analyst - Global Card Operations

Make an impact by turning complex payment and receivables activity into clear, actionable insights. In this role, you will help strengthen controls, improve reconciliation outcomes, and support better decision-making through data-driven analysis. You’ll collaborate across teams to identify root causes, reduce operational risk, and drive process improvements. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with data, and improving how work gets done, this role is for you.

Job summary

As a Payment Lifecycle Analyst in Global Card Operations, you will reconcile corporate card receivables activity, identify risks and exceptions, and deliver analysis that supports stronger controls and better outcomes. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to investigate root causes, recommend improvements, and contribute to projects that enhance operational processes.

Job responsibilities

- Reconcile and analyze corporate charge cards receivable activity to identify, age and monitor outstanding balances.
- Understand end-to-end reconciliation processes to identify risks, assist with mitigation and support process improvements.
- Synthesize data from multiple sources to identify cross-functional implications, measure potential impact, and communicate recommendations.
- Develop clear frameworks for analyzing complex processes, highlighting control points and opportunities for optimization.
- Prepare accurate, concise, and informative client documentation to present analytical findings and support decision-making.
- Exercise independent judgement and critical decision-making to determine the proper course of action based on prior experience, within established policies and procedures, and in consultation with Subject Matter Experts when necessary.
- Collaborate with colleagues, management, and business partners to conduct root cause analyses and recommend resolutions.
- Must have the proven ability to participate in small to medium-sized projects from initiation through implementation including phases such as planning, analysis, UAT and implementation using structured project management disciplines.
- Possess strong time and priority management skills, with a results-driven mindset and the ability to meet challenging deadlines while maintaining high accuracy.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to translate data insights into business solutions.
- High attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts to diverse audiences.
- Strong computer skills, including the ability to analyze and interpret data from various sources and systems.
- Proficiency in advanced MS Excel functions and experience with MS Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work collaboratively, foster teamwork, and maintain positive relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
- A strong work ethic and the ability to drive change in a dynamic environment.
- Proven ability to work autonomously while adhering to established policies and procedures.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- Working knowledge of basic accounting and reconciliation concepts.
- Experience in receivables management, corporate card programs, or financial reconciliation process.
- Prior involvement in process improvement initiatives or system implementation projects.
- Experience using Alteryx and iRecs (or similar reconciliation/workflow automation tools) to support data analysis, process optimization, and reconciliation activities.
- Developing experience using AI-powered analytics, workflow automation, or intelligent process tools to drive efficiency gains, reduce manual effort, or improve accuracy in operational processes.

All application requirements (including updated resume - please include specifics of your career) should be posted, submitted and completed in the Oracle tool.