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Job Title: FDR Project Analyst (21633-483)
Job Location: PA: Spring House
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2003-07-05
Company Name: Advanta Corp.
Contact: Apply at web site
Phone: no calls please
Fax: 801-838-3380
Description: MAJOR PURPOSE:
Work with project managers to coordinate and change FDR system settings in support of existing and new business initiatives
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Support for FDR Major and Minor Implementations. This support will consist of, but not be limited to, the following; review of all implementation projects, creation of test plans for PCF and FDR Support related changes, review of affected areas test plans, accurate and thorough communication of implementation projects and issues to all affected areas, and assist in the preparation of post mortem recaps for each implementation.
Research and implement FDR product control file and other system settings to support existing and new business critical initiatives while adhering to change management procedures as stated in the FDR Strategic Operations Policies and Procedures Guide. Judgment decisions are a routine part of this responsibility.
Provide first level approval of FDR product control file and other system settings made by co-workers, insuring adherence of all change management procedures as stated in the FDR Strategic Operations Policies and Procedures Guide and that the request’s intent has been appropriately met.
Assist with and execute test plans prior to implementing FDR system changes into production. Compile results to review with FDR Project Manager for approval to move to a production environment. Make recommendations where necessary for additional system changes needed prior to movement to the production environment.
Provide technical support relating to FDR, Mastercard and Visa to the business units within Advanta Business Cards, while maintaining the standards of our aggressive service level agreements. Support includes seeking new functionality to support our ever-changing environment, trouble-shooting system issues and assisting end users with knowledge of the intricacies of the FDR system and how it interrelates with Visa and Mastercard system settings.
Facilitate meetings as needed with the business units we support to discuss and resolve issues, questions and servicing related items as it relates to FDR or other 3rd parties managed by the FDR Strategic Operations department. Documenting issues and making recommendations for improvements is routine.
Participate in on-site audits of all FDR and any other 3rd parties managed by the FDR Strategic Operations department as requested by management.
Will perform special projects, as management deems necessary.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 5 years experience with FDR system maintenance required. Experience to include files/transmissions, product control file, pricing, inserting, DMM tables, security administration, and letter system.
Experience in Commercial Credit Card platform a plus.
Minimum of 5 years experience in the credit card industry.
Highly knowledgeable of the credit card industry.
Project Management experience helpful.
Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university preferred or commensurate job related experience required.
Experience with other credit card processing systems a plus
Must be able to adequately function under pressure to meet tight deadlines and flexible to work extra hours as necessary.
Strong written and oral communications skills required. Ability to make presentations to management as requested.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills required.
Ability to make decisions where information presented is not always clear and concise.
Some travel is required.
Please apply directly via the following email address:
21633.advanta.45@no-spam
Applicant must be a U.S. resident or currently able to legally work in the U.S.
Please refer to Job code 21633-483 when responding to this ad.
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