Data Analytics

Effective data analysis is transformative to the future of our business.

We’re leveraging the newest data science methodologies and developing cutting-edge machine learning models to predict consumer behavior.

This track is unique because it touches virtually all areas of our business. This means you’ll gain a substantial understanding of core functions like Marketing, Risk, Credit, Technology, Collections and Operations. You’ll be a part of the team that writes the next chapter at Synchrony, because as data grows, so do your opportunities.

In our Data Analytics track you’ll gain experience in the following areas:

  • Develop strategies to drive sales performance and loyalty programs with our retail partners
  • Support retail growth by advising on new store locations based on performance of current locations
  • Assess the performance of risk initiatives and track the health of our client portfolios
  • Give a voice to the customer experience by analyzing public sentiment

Skills you’ll develop

Programming

Data Mining

Analysis

Business Strategies

Software: SAS, SQL, Tableau, Python, R, Spark

Basic qualifications/requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline like Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, etc.

Excellent academic record – Minimum overall GPA 3.0 or higher.

After the full-time program you’ll be ready for a role in:

  • Internal Analytical Consulting
  • Portfolio Strategy & Management
  • Marketing Analytics
  • Predictive Modeling
  • Exploring new technologies and acting as a thought leader and mentor to other analysts
  • …and more

What we look for in addition to minimum qualifications:

  • Experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work both independently and within teams effectively
  • Strong project management, communication ability and relationship management skills
  • Experience and comfort level working with data of varying sizes and from multiple sources
  • Ability to synthesize diverse information to develop and recommend strategies
  • Good presentation, speaking, organizational and problem-solving skills, and the capability to meet deadlines
  • Prior data mining experience is helpful

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re graduating soon, apply to the BLP. If you’re a junior with a summer to fill before graduating, apply to our summer BLP-Internship.

We’re not currently accepting full-time applications, please check back later.