AVP, Customer Data Platform Analyst (L11)

Synchrony

17h

About The Position

The AVP, Customer Data Platform Analyst will be instrumental in supporting the Customer Data Platform activities including data identification & ingestion, platform integrations, data quality, data collection, segmentation, and implementing controls & monitoring. This role will work cross-functionally to understand data requirements, source applicable data and establish platform integrations and connections across Synchrony and with external partners and providers. In addition, this role will support the vision, strategy and planning of the Customer Data Platform as well as the broader Marketing Technology stack.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with focus in Computer Science, Marketing Technology, Information Technology, Engineering and/or Data Analytics with 7+ years of technology, marketing technology, marketing platforms digital media and/or audience management experience or, in lieu of degree, 9+ years of technology, marketing technology, marketing platforms digital media and/or audience management experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience working directly with Customer Data Platforms (CDP)
• Minimum 3+ years data integration development experience
• 5+ years of experience with SQL, Python, R, or SAS
• Minimum 5+ years of experience working in Information Technology or Digital Marketing

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise managing complex enterprise Customer Data Platforms
• Strong proficiency with API/Webhook integrations, JavaScript tags and working with tag management platforms
• Experience designing and implementing complex data models
• Experience working with multi-platform ETL processes and managing & troubleshooting data collection protocols
• Experience with data management and data governance practices, including data quality, cleansing, and metadata management
• Working knowledge of SnowFlake, Kafka, Splunk and/or similar types of platforms
• Having experience in working in Gen AI and agentic AI applications example: langgraph, n8n, AWS, co-pilot studio
• Technical knowledge and understanding of digital advertising delivery and media tagging
• Experience with custom identity resolution and online/offline profile merging
• Experience in Agile methodologies and processes
• Strategic and creative thinker always focusing on innovation solutions
• Proven experience synthesizing insights from structured analyses to inform business decisions and communicating with stakeholders in an effective manner.
• Deep knowledge of industry trends relating to customer data platforms, audience development and digital marketing strategies
• Broad experience working with internal cross-functional partners (i.e., IT, Enterprise Operations) to ensure alignment of priorities and requirements.
• Experience with consumer financial services organizations, preferably with exposure to credit card marketing or retail marketing, consumer protection, privacy and related laws and policies.
• Understanding of governmental privacy regulations on the collection and use of customer data (such as GDPR and CPRA) and its overall impact[s] to marketing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the day-to-day operation and health of the customer data platform in support of the broader marketing technology stack
• Assist in the technical design and configuration of the platform’s data architecture and identity resolution logic
• Assist in identifying and integrating of 1st, 2nd, & 3rd party data sources supporting marketing use cases and strategic initiatives
• Ability to research a variety of data sources and develop flexible approaches for integrating with existing data model(s)
• Support developing and researching the needed technical ETL requirements for data assets across supporting internal, partner, and/or supplier platforms
• Support the development and implementation of ETL processes within the CDP to include data prep, cleansing, and hygiene
• Supports the tactical implementation of data collection listeners
• Support the planning, building, and distribution of audience segments for use across multi-channel marketing initiatives
• Provide technical feedback and recommendations regarding potential complimentary technologies contemplated within the MarTech stack

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees