Lead Data Analyst – Modernization

U.S. Bank • Tempe, AZ

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Independent Risk Review and Assessment (IRRA) organization in Risk Management & Compliance (RM&C) serves as U.S. Bank’s independent second line of defense, providing objective assessments of the effectiveness of the Bank’s Risk Management framework across credit, compliance, and operational risks. The Independent Assessment and Modernization team within the IRRA Program Office is seeking a Lead Data Analyst to lead complex modernization and technology enablement initiatives in support of IRRA Reviews. This role serves as a senior individual contributor responsible for translating review needs into scalable technology solutions and for ensuring that AI-enabled and automated approaches meet IRRA standards for independence, quality, and defensibility. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and is accountable for the quality, reliability, and effectiveness of modernization deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience
• Typically more than six years of relevant professional experience in data analytics, technology enablement, risk management, compliance, audit, or related disciplines.
• Experience with SQL and/or Python, workflow or visualization tools.

Nice To Haves

• Strong experience designing or implementing analytics, automation, or technology solutions in complex environments.
• Strong understanding of financial services risk, compliance, or audit processes.
• Advanced knowledge of business line operations, products, systems, and associated risks.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Power Platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of technology-enabled solutions that support IRRA review planning, execution, testing, and documentation.
• Design and execute advanced analytical, automation, or AI-enabled approaches aligned to IRRA review objectives and governance standards.
• Serve as a subject matter resource on modernization tools, platforms, and methodologies relevant to IRRA Reviews.
• Partner closely with Review teams to translate review requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Contribute to the development of IRRA’s AI usage standards, controls, and documentation practices.
• Identify recurring modernization needs and contribute to reusable tools, templates, and frameworks.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and feedback to Data Analysts supporting modernization initiatives.
• Proactively identify technology risks, limitations, and dependencies, and escalate appropriately.
• Manage multiple initiatives simultaneously, prioritizing work based on evolving organizational goals and risk priorities with limited direction.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to modernization governance, standardization, and efficiency across IRRA.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

What This Job Offers

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