Banking Operations Senior Business Analyst

East West Bank•El Monte, CA

8d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Senior Business Analyst role is responsible for supporting the Banking Operations teams in data analytics tasks, Operational Excellence initiatives, system enhancements/implementation, and design & implementation of medium- to large-scale projects. This position will handle large amounts of data and design feasible solutions, and act as a liaison between the solution end users and the business partners (such as IT, Enterprise Project Management, etc.) and/or 3rd party vendors. This position will also be responsible for the management of Banking Operations projects, development of system business requirements and perform User Acceptance test. This position is also responsible for coaching and leading junior team members, especially during the delivery cycles.

Requirements

Master’s degree in finance, business, engineering, science or related fields or equivalent work experience
Minimum 5 to 7 years’ experience in banking analytics, working knowledge in banking regulations
Demonstrable experience in process automation design and implementation
Excellent analytical skills, with experience performing complex data analysis
Excellent written, verbal and comprehension communication skills required
A self-starter, who can effectively navigate a complex organizational structure, achieving results through influence and collaboration
Ability to multi-task with attention to detail, adapt quickly to changes and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills and intermediate SQL skills required
Leadership skills required
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge in IBS Insight, LPS, SAP Business Intelligence, and Passport applications are preferred

Responsibilities

Lead among all business partners (IT, 3rd party vendor, operational users SME) to design feasible technical solutions in medium to large projects
Lead and write business requirements for projects and work with IT and/or 3rd party vendors to ensure successful delivery
Design and perform system integration test to ensure a system and/or interface functions working as expected
Manage project implementation, and present project progress update to the senior management team
Identify the opportunities for data report automation and work with IT to materialize such opportunities
Conduct data analysis and generate management reports based on the user requests
Develop and implement enhanced process flow to improve operational efficiency
Compile and maintain the documentation for critical applications, reports and daily business analytics processes
Provide coaching, support and training to other business analysts
Perform other business analytic tasks as requested
May perform other duties as assigned