Associate Analyst - FFP Partnerships

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EFind your future at United! We’re reinventing what our industry looks like, and what an airline can be – from the planes we fly to the people who fly them. When you join us, you’re joining a global team of 100,000+ connected by a shared passion with a wide spectrum of experience and skills to lead the way forward.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EAchieving our ambitions starts with supporting yours. Evolve your career and find your next opportunity. Get the care you need with industry-leading health plans and best-in-class programs to support your emotional, physical, and financial wellness. Expand your horizons with travel across the world’s biggest route network. Connect outside your team through employee-led Business Resource Groups.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:10.0pt;%22%3ECreate what’s next with us. Let’s define tomorrow together.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch2%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Aptos%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EKey Responsibilities:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h2%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EResponsible for managing and maintaining FFP loyalty relationships with United’s expanding network of Star Alliance partners and other strategic airline partners, with the goal of growing flight revenue, FFP membership, and partner revenue.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EThe Associate Analyst will perform financial analysis of FFP air partnerships, identify strategic opportunities for partnership growth, lead select partner promotions, create or improve analytical tools/models, as well as assist in contract negotiations with air partners.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EAssist with monthly financial close, including oversight of 100s of millions of dollars of revenue and expenses exchanged across 40+ airlines partnership as well as monthly and annual forecasts%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:10.0pt;%22%3ESupport large scale analytical work including the development of financial models to measure/quantify the success of existing and new air partnerships and forecasts%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:10.0pt;%22%3ELiaison with key internal stakeholders with an emphasis on the Loyalty Operations team and Loyalty IT with a focus on managing day-to-day processes%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:10.0pt;%22%3EMonitory industry trends across airlines (partners and non-partners) to share with the appropriate team SME when relevant%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:10.0pt;%22%3ENetwork across the wider department and company internally to learn more about the industry%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ENotes:%3C/strong%3E This is a Chicago-based hybrid role with in-office requirements 50% of the time. This role will travel up to 5% of the time.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree  
• 0-1 years of relevant work experience
• Models character
• Fosters teamwork
• Thinks strategically
• Delivers results
• Data querying
• Basic frequent flyer program background/understanding
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant work experience
• 1+ years’ experience working with other airlines or frequent flyer programs, including financial negotiations and analysis
• Airline finances
• Loyalty principles/concepts
• Contract negotiation

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United Express is a regional flight service network that supports United Airlines's operations, primarily by serving smaller cities and connecting traffic to United's main hubs. Representing approximately 6% of United's total capacity for 2023, United Express operates through partnerships with regional carriers, including CommuteAir, GoJet, Mesa Airlines, Republic Airways, and SkyWest. These carriers operate under Capacity Purchase Agreements, where United contracts for flight services, pays fixed and performance-based fees, and covers additional costs like fuel and landing fees. The regional carriers operate United-branded flights, following schedules set by the airline, while United manages pricing, revenue, and loyalty programs for passengers.