Data Analyst

NuMark Credit Union • Lemont, IL

7h • $80,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a data professional passionate about transforming raw data into actionable insights? Are you ready to make a positive impact at an organization that recognizes your talent? As a Data Analyst, you will support strategic initiatives by analyzing datasets, identifying trends, and delivering clear, meaningful insights to stakeholders. You will ensure data integrity and compliance while helping optimize and enhance our members' (customers') experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Business Analytics) or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of related experience in a financial institution.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages (e.g., SQL, Excel, R, or Python).
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Knowledge of databases, data mining, and data management best practices.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop reports and dashboards using tools like Power BI to visualize financial, member engagement, and operational metrics.
• Analyze datasets to identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, and process improvement across departments.
• Utilize SQL to extract and transform data from systems, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and adherence to data governance and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with teams to understand data needs, conduct analysis, and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Identify and resolve data discrepancies and streamline processes to enhance efficiency.
• Translate technical findings into actionable business insights and present them clearly to management and stakeholders.
• Integrate new data sources into the data warehouse and maintain data models, schemas, and metadata for clarity and consistency.
• Monitor and improve data quality, proactively addressing gaps and inconsistencies.
• Automate recurring reports and enable self-service analytics for business users.
• Actively engage in credit union activities, including volunteering, participating in Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and/or supporting community initiatives, as part of annual performance expectations.

Benefits

• Full Time Employees can choose between several plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield (HMO, Options or PPO), Dental, Vision, 3 weeks of Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays Off, Company Lunches and Parties, Birthday Holidays, Life Insurance (Company Paid), Short and Long Term Disability (Company Reimbursed), 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match & Profit Sharing, Flex Spending Account, Accident Insurance Plans, Education Reimbursement for Bachelor or Master's Degrees, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Community Volunteer Time, and Career Advancement Opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level