Lead Operations Analyst, Commercial Card

Location:

For Those Who Work At Home, Ohio

Position Location Policy

• General Location: Open to candidates within the United States

• Hybrid Requirement (if within specific cities): If the selected candidate resides near KeyBank office (non-branch location), they are expected to work on-site 2 days per week.

• Remote: if the selected candidate resides outside KeyBank footprint they will be remote.

Job Brief

The Lead Operations Analyst, Commercial Card position is a dynamic role which owns the end-to-end client experience for modifications to their Commercial Card program.  They are KeyBank’s primary point of contact, leading commercial clients through the post-sales experience to ensure clients are quickly and effectively using the Commercial Card solutions. Modification projects can range in size and complexity, and the Lead Operations Analyst will be expected to actively manage multiple projects at a time in various stages of completion.  The Lead Operations Analyst will work closely with clients, FinTech partners, sales, and back-office support teams to ensure successful and timely implementations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for overseeing assigned Commercial Card modification packages; ensuring configuration, training and adoption of new solutions.  
• Lead meetings with stakeholders, including sales team members, clients, vendor representatives and other partners. 
• Clearly understand and articulate our clients’ priorities, objectives and expectations. 
• Create material to scope and plan modification projects, maintain transparency, and manage stakeholder expectations. 
• Drive on-time fulfillment of SLA commitments by promoting stakeholder accountability, mitigating project issues and risks, and adapting to project changes.
• Continually develop expertise in accounts payables payment products and how they respond to client unique needs and requirements to close the gaps between current solution capabilities and our client’s needs.
• Fully understand and adhere to KeyBank policies and procedures regarding business resiliency including maintenance and retention of project plans, work completion, and system records
• Adhere to all Risk policies and procedures. 
• Limited travel required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 5 years in financial services
• Minimum 3 years of Commercial Card experience
• Experience in client escalation management
• Strong analytical skills. Excellent problem solving and quantitative skills.
• Strong internal and external communication skills.
• Organizational skills, including ability to prioritize work.
• Must be able to handle fast paced, ever changing work environment.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Attention to detail.
• A team player with proven ability to build strong collaborative relationships with internal partners.
• Dedicated to exceeding the expectations of clients.
• Ability to identify inefficient processes, recommend solutions.
• An ability to change, influence others, and foster teamwork.
• Proficiency with PCs and standard Microsoft Office software.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Project Management or Business Analyst experience, possessing strong project management, problem solving, critical thinking, and written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated application of those skills working with partners (internal and/or external) 
• Experience with ERP/Financial system file formats including text w/ delimiters and csv.
• Excellent interpersonal and client facing skills, driving an exceptional client experience  
• Highly effective working independently with little supervision and comfortable making difficult decisions 
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to set priorities and handle difficult situations while maintaining strong personal relationships 
• Self-motivated with ability to participate effectively in a highly collaborative work team environment 
• High technical aptitude and attention to detail with strong follow through   
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a commitment and willingness to strive toward achieving company goals 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project  

This position is NOT eligible for employment visa (e.g., H-1B) sponsorship. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United Stated on a full-time basis.

Key has implemented a role-based Mobile by Design approach to our employee workspaces, dedicating space to those whose roles require specific workspaces, while providing flexible options for roles which are less dependent on assigned workspaces and can be performed effectively in a mobile environment. As a result, this role may be mobile or home based, which means you may work either at a home office or in a KeyBank facility to perform your job duties.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $57,000.00 - $87,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

Please click here for a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 09/30/2026 KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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