Financial Crimes Data Analyst

MidFirst Bank•Oklahoma City, OK

28d

About The Position

The Financial Crimes department is seeking an inquisitive, resourceful Data Analyst to support efforts to detect, prevent, investigate, and report illicit financial activity. The role combines analytical thinking and technical curiosity to solve problems, explore unfamiliar data, validate results, and develop useful insights. The analyst works with management, business users, technical teams, database administrators, and vendors, building partnerships and providing professional support. The work includes gathering business requirements and translating them into technology solutions; developing and maintaining Tableau dashboards; writing SQL reports and queries; researching and resolving data issues; automating processes; participating in quality control and validation; and supporting projects from concept through implementation. The analyst also documents business rules, data definitions, processes, and reporting logic. Candidates must reside in the area to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; strong commensurate experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
At least two years of experience in data analysis, reporting, and data validation.
Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to apply analytical techniques to business problems and explain findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to create effective data visualizations and user-friendly dashboards.
Proficient SQL development skills, including experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2016 or newer.
Proficiency in preparing, cleansing, and transforming data for reporting and analytics.
Self-motivated, resourceful, and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
Proficient documentation skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts, business requirements, and processes clearly.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
Curiosity and willingness to learn new technologies, business processes, and data sources.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must reside in the area to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees and certifications.
Experience building SAP Web Intelligence (BIC) reports.
Experience creating dashboards using Tableau.

Responsibilities

Gather business requirements and translate them into technology solutions.
Provide timely and professional support to the department.
Develop, maintain, and enhance Tableau dashboards.
Apply statistical and other analytical techniques to identify unusual patterns, assess likelihood, and produce useful insights.
Write SQL queries for reporting, analysis, and data validation.
Research and resolve data quality, reporting, and system issues.
Participate in quality control and validation activities.
Identify opportunities to automate manual processes.
Document business rules, data definitions, processes, and reporting logic.
Support projects from initial concept through implementation.
Explain findings, outstanding questions, and next steps to stakeholders.