Data Analyst (Analytics & Reporting)

Western Alliance Bank•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Data Analyst will be responsible for producing the bank's deposit and loan portfolios, understanding and transforming business data into actionable insights by building robust analytical solutions, performing advanced data analysis, and ensuring data integrity. Strong Accounting or finance skills along with experience in data analytics are required. Intermediate knowledge of SQL and data visualization tools is a plus. This role partners closely with regulatory stakeholders and data governance teams to deliver high value reporting for external filings and company performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Data Science, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
1+ years of related experience in Data Analytics & Data Management or similar field
Entry level knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
Entry level knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
Entry level to intermediate experience with data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Excel) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Entry level to intermediate experience presenting findings from large datasets in a clear, actionable way.
Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Excel including Lookups, PivotTables, and advanced formulas.
Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills.
Demonstrated experience with financial reporting or regulatory reporting.
Strong problem-solving skills and analytical skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate knowledge of SQL and data visualization tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Consolidate and prepare bank's deposit and loan portfolio and reconcile the data in the database against the general ledger.
Ability to work with large financial datasets and translate business requests into actionable analytical solutions.
Validate general ledger data against source systems and reconcile metrics ensure consistency.
Responsible for managing and reviewing data quality metrics of the portfolio data in the data warehouse.
Support in the preparation of bank’s regulatory and other financial reports.
Create reports and analytical solutions for business stakeholders.
Document report definitions, calculation logic, and data lineage for transparency and auditability.

Benefits

competitive salaries
an ownership stake in the company
medical and dental insurance
time off
a great 401k matching program
tuition assistance program
an employee volunteer program
a wellness program
opportunity to bolster business knowledge
learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances
invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career