Head of Travel Analytics-Executive Director
Are you ready to shape the future of travel through data-driven innovation? Be part of a dynamic team where your expertise will help redefine what's possible in travel. As the Head of Travel Analytics, you'll have the opportunity to influence strategic priorities and deliver industry-leading solutions powered by machine learning and artificial intelligence. Join us to drive growth, enhance customer engagement, and create memorable travel experiences.
As the Head of Travel Analytics in the Chase Connected Commerce Data & Analytics team, your leadership will set the vision, strategy, development, and execution of our analytics and data strategy. You'll provide the insight that influences the direction our business goes in order to make a tangible impact on our customers. You'll partner with business and product teams to translate strategic priorities into actionable insights and innovative solutions. You'll empower us to deliver growth, engagement, and improved customer experiences through advanced analytics. You will foster a collaborative environment, championing data-driven decision making and continuous improvement. Together, we'll drive the future of travel.
Job Responsibilities
- Drive the data and analytics strategy to support Chase Travel's business priorities, growth objectives, and influence future business direction
- Lead and organize teams to deliver dedicated analytics support for travel product initiatives
- Apply machine learning, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to solve business challenges and enhance customer experiences
- Identify, acquire, and deploy new data sources to generate actionable insights
- Automate repeatable analyses and improve data visualizations for stakeholders
- Conduct deep-dive analyses to uncover opportunities and inform strategic direction
- Build predictive models for marketing, sales leads, price elasticity, and capacity planning in partnership with modeling and product teams
- Collaborate across analytics teams to deliver holistic, integrated solutions and unified business stories
- Create measurement frameworks and A/B testing plans with product owners to optimize digital experiences
- Ensure digital platforms capture key customer behavior signals and integrate multiple data types to improve experiences
- Prioritize analytical resources and share insights to maximize business impact and drive continuous improvement
Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- 10 years' experience as a data or analytics executive or in a related field
- Experience in financial services, retail, digital, e-commerce, travel, or consulting
- Familiarity with big data technologies
- Demonstrated process and controls orientation, with strong governance skills
- Proven ability to influence and partner with stakeholders to drive change
- Strong presence and communication skills, with experience motivating teams
- Comfortable presenting recommendations to senior management
- Strong business control understanding and experience
- Experience with a Fortune 500 company
- Expertise in customer-centric brands
- Deep understanding of new technologies, competitive landscapes, and regulatory environments
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Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
- Deep knowledge of the travel industry
- Experience leading high-performing teams of statisticians and data scientists
- Proven track record in delivering analytic and machine learning solutions
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, start-up environments and large, matrixed organizations
- Low ego, collaborative mindset, and strong intuition for delivering recommendations
- Commitment to diversity of skills, experience, and thought
- Familiarity with cloud technologies and innovation delivery
ABOUT US
Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
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ABOUT THE TEAM
Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions - all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.
The CCB Data & Analytics team responsibly leverages data across Chase to build competitive advantages for the businesses while providing value and protection for customers. The team encompasses a variety of disciplines from data governance and strategy to reporting, data science and machine learning. We have a strong partnership with Technology, which provides cutting edge data and analytics infrastructure. The team powers Chase with insights to create the best customer and business outcomes.
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Health and Wellness
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
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Financial and Retirement
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Diversity and Inclusion