Are you a data-driven leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and financial performance? Were looking for a Senior Manager of Financial Services & Analytics to help power the next phase of growth across our credit card portfolio.
In this role, you wont just analyze performance-youll shape it. Partnering across Finance, Risk, Marketing, Operations, and Technology, youll play a critical role in optimizing portfolio performance, enhancing customer value, and influencing enterprise strategy. Our headquarters is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and the ideal candidate will be located in or near the Atlanta area to support in-person collaboration and leadership presence.
What Youll Do
Support P&L management across revenue streams including interchange, billing, and fee income
Drive strategies to improve acquisition, activation, usage, and retention
Monitor performance and recommend actions to optimize risk-adjusted returns
Contribute to pricing, credit line strategy, and promotional programs
Build and evolve segmentation, profitability, and lifetime value models
Turn complex data into clear, actionable strategies
Lead test-and-learn frameworks (A/B testing, champion/challenger)
Develop dashboards and KPIs that inform executive decision-making
Partner with Finance and Treasury to optimize payment flows and liquidity
Improve transaction lifecycle performance (authorization, fraud, chargebacks)
Identify opportunities to increase payment acceptance and reduce losses
Evaluate billing, interchange, and cost-of-funds optimization
Optimize the end-to-end customer journey-from acquisition to retention
Drive engagement strategies and digital/card-on-file adoption
Identify attrition risks and implement proactive retention strategies
Partner with Marketing on targeted campaigns and growth strategy
Work with Technology to enhance data infrastructure and reporting
Support relationships with banks, networks (Visa/Mastercard), and key partner
What Youll Bring
8+ years of experience in payments, financial analytics, or portfolio management
Strong expertise in pricing strategy, portfolio optimization, and P&L support
Advanced analytical skills (SQL, Python, R, SAS, or similar tools)
Proven ability to translate data into business impact
Experience leading teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders
Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field
Exceptional communication skills with executive presence
Experience in fintech, banking, or credit unions
MBA, CFA, or advanced quantitative degree
Knowledge of regulatory compliance and risk modeling frameworks
Benefits
About Us:
We were formed in 1976 by a group of Electric Membership Cooperatives with a vision for a single enterprise solution provider to serve data processing, IT, and operational needs to cooperatives, public utility districts, and municipal utilities. Through carefully curated acquisitions and partnerships, Meridian Cooperative has unified multiple leading-edge companies under its umbrella to truly execute that vision. Today, the Meridian Suite serves over 500 utilities across the country with industry-leading enterprise software solutions.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join a company that helps utilities (and their communities) thrive.