at First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
CIT is now a division of First Citizens Bank. CIT Rail is an industry leader in offering customized leasing and financing solutions and a highly efficient, diversified fleet of railcar assets to freight shippers and carriers throughout North America. CIT maintains one of the youngest, most diversified railcar and locomotive fleets in the industry. We have deep experience in providing attractive railcar leasing and equipment financing solutions to rail shippers and carriers.
The Vice President, Business Intelligence is a highly visible role that drives strategic planning and market research efforts for CIT Rail. This role involves developing and analyzing various pieces of information/data to create actionable business intelligence. The role interacts daily with CIT Rail's President and the Commercial/Operational leaders of the business.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
Develop investment business cases and support commercial and strategic decision-making through market research.
Monitor and provide detailed analysis of economic trends, markets, and competitors and communicate impact to the Rail business.
Development and update monthly/quarterly/yearly market and business updates for all stakeholders (Investor Relations, Risk, Executive Management Committee, Board of Directors, regulators, etc.).
Update, analyze and distribute weekly/monthly trend reports that are used to communicate business and industry trends to senior management.
Enhance and develop new methods to communicate business intelligence to various stakeholders across FCB/CIT.
Utilize various industry sources to prospect and research new customers.
Analyze and report out on aspects of CIT commercial activity.
Collaborate with Commercial team to develop market views.
Develop marketing and decision support tools to support commercial and strategic decision-making.
Explore new, credible sources of marketing information and develop new analytical approaches to our business strategies.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience in market analysis, business intelligence and analytics -OR-
HS Diploma/GED and minimum of 10 years of experience in market analysis, business intelligence and analytics.
Experience in Rail industry
Preferred Qualifications:
Education or experience in economics, finance and/or business analytics
Project management skills
First Citizens Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military membership, application, or obligation, or any other legally protected status.
