Distribution ( GIS ) Analytics Manager

KeyBank•Brooklyn, OH

6d•$96,000 - $181,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Distribution Analytics (GIS) Manager leads a team that uses geographic information systems (GIS), advanced analytics, and market intelligence to support strategic decisions about the bank’s physical distribution network. The manager provides analytical leadership for branch and ATM openings, closures, relocations, market expansion, go-to-market strategies, customer segmentation, and network optimization, translating complex geographic and business data into actionable recommendations for senior leadership. The role develops and coaches GIS and analytics professionals, establishes analytical standards, improves the quality and speed of insights, shapes the GIS and distribution analytics roadmap, and manages vendor relationships. Relevant technologies and capabilities include Esri ArcGIS, location-intelligence platforms, spatial data management, mapping and visualization, demographic and market data, geocoding, drive-time and trade-area analysis, and integration of GIS outputs with business intelligence and analytics platforms. The role is based at 4910 Tiedeman Road in Brooklyn, Ohio, and is categorized as hybrid, with three or more in-office days. Occasional travel, including overnight stays, is expected. The position is eligible for an annual base salary of $96,000 to $181,000, plus incentive compensation that may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives. Placement within the range may depend on skills, experience, and geographic location. The posting lists a job expiration date of November 30, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, economics, finance, financial mathematics, statistics, or natural sciences, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Skill in using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data presentation.
Ability to write queries or code, including complex joins.
Ability to use business intelligence and data visualization tools to communicate insights through data.
Ability to work with analytical programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, or Java.
Understanding of process flow and automation.
Ability to work with big data and navigate data warehouses and/or data supply chains.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation development and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders.
Demonstrated leadership, accountability, mentoring, and ability to manage integration of team activities.
Ability to partner with mid- to senior-level leaders, influence others, build relationships, and demonstrate managerial courage.
Understanding of line-of-business and KeyCorp strategy and ability to connect team work with business drivers.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and ability to consider longer-term business strategy.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including prolonged sitting, face-to-face or telephone communication, frequent PC/laptop use, and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of bags up to 10 pounds.
Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in analytics, computer science, economics, finance, financial mathematics, statistics, or natural sciences, with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
Experience working with or overseeing Esri ArcGIS and location-intelligence platforms.
Knowledge of spatial data management, mapping and visualization, demographic and market data, geocoding, drive-time and trade-area analysis, and integration of GIS outputs with business intelligence and analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

Use complex data to proactively solve business problems.
Apply knowledge of KeyCorp and line-of-business strategy, business conditions, and competition to anticipate needs and make recommendations.
Lead projects from start to finish, prioritize multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
Review deliverables and coach others on their approach and work product.
Lead interactions with business partners, drive results, and provide recommendations aligned with business priorities.
Communicate effectively with the team and business partners, including articulating the broader implications and impact of messages.
Address challenging situations and anticipate and resolve conflict, demonstrating managerial courage.
Coach and guide others proactively and serve as a mentor within and beyond the team.
Manage integration of activities, typically within the team.
Lead GIS and analytics work supporting branch and ATM openings, closures, relocations, market expansion, go-to-market strategies, customer segmentation, and network optimization.
Develop and coach GIS and analytics professionals, establish analytical standards, improve the quality and velocity of insights, and shape the GIS and distribution analytics roadmap.
Manage vendors and connect people, technology, vendors, data, and banking strategy to inform investment and physical network decisions.
Perform other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, or activities may change or be newly assigned at any time with or without notice.
Comply with KeyBank policies and procedures, conduct business ethically and professionally, avoid conflicts of interest, and act in clients’ and Key’s best interests.
Demonstrate Key’s Values and abide by Key’s Code of Conduct.