Associate Corporate Card Analyst

Corporate Card Analyst

Serves as a key contributor to the governance and optimization of Xcel Energy's Corporate Credit Card and Travel & Expense programs. This role is responsible for managing program operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving process improvements through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. The Analyst will proactively monitor financial performance, identify trends, and implement solutions that enhance program efficiency and user experience. This position requires a high level of independence, analytical skills, and the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Essential Responsibilities

• Program Administration & Compliance : Oversee the lifecycle of corporate card accounts, including issuance, limits, closures, and exception handling. Ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations (e.g., SOX, IRS, FERC, sales tax). Conduct compliance testing and escalate significant issues to appropriate stakeholders. Develop and maintain user documentation and policy guidance.
• Financial Reconciliation & Data Analysis : Reconcile program-related accounts, ensuring consistency between transactional data and summary reports. Extract, validate, and analyze large datasets using Excel (pivot tables, formulas, macros) and other tools to identify trends, anomalies, and performance metrics. Generate and present reports that support strategic decision-making, continuous improvement, and data integrity across systems.
• Audit & Risk Management : Coordinate and support internal audits, including transaction reviews and policy assessments. Serve as the primary liaison for audit inquiries and investigations. Implement corrective actions and advise stakeholders on compliance best practices.
• Stakeholder Support & Training : Provide expert-level support to employees, executives, and external partners regarding program policies, system functionality, and issue resolution. Respond to fraud alerts and service tickets with urgency and professionalism. Design and deliver training sessions on system updates, policy changes, and process enhancements.
• Project & Program Leadership : Lead and support cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving program performance and user experience. Collaborate with IT and business units to troubleshoot system issues, conduct testing, and implement enhancements. Communicate project milestones, risks, and outcomes to leadership and stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you're ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is : $58,700.00 to $78,300.00 per year. This position is eligible for the following benefits : Annual Incentive Program, Medical / Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave.

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Deadline to Apply : 11 / 13 / 25