Operational Data & Systems Analyst

First Mid • Champaign, IL

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About The Position

At First Mid, base salary is one component of our Total Rewards program. Exact compensation is determined by factors such as (but not limited to) education, skills, internal equity, and experience. This position offers additional compensation in the form of discretionary short-term incentives (i.e. bonus, incentives, and/or commission). Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare, well-being benefits, paid family leave as well as generous paid time off. Total Rewards also include banking perks, tuition reimbursement, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and a 401K plan with company match. Incentives and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. The Operational Data & Systems Analyst operates independently to analyze operational and system data, own recurring reporting, and support cross-functional system and process improvements. This role applies analytical judgment to identify trends, risks, and optimization opportunities across enterprise platforms. The Analyst partners directly with business units and IT to support integrations, enhancements, and workflow improvements, serving as a reliable contributor to system change initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field preferred.
• 4–7 years of relevant experience in operations, data analysis, or business systems roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to translate data into insights.
• Proficiency with Excel and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar).
• Working knowledge of core banking and ancillary systems.

Responsibilities

• Independently analyze operational and system data to identify trends, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Own recurring dashboards, reports, and data quality checks used by leadership and stakeholders.
• Partner with IT and business teams to support cross-application data flow, integrations, and enhancements.
• Support parameter and configuration updates to align systems with business needs.
• Participate in system upgrades, conversions, and enhancements through testing, validation, and issue resolution.
• Evaluate workflows and recommend data-driven process improvements.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with HSA match
• 401(k) with employer match + Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous PTO, paid holidays & parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement & performance-based bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees