Payments & Wires, Data & Process Analyst

MUFG•Tempe, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are on an exciting journey to improve the quality, clarity, and consistency of our payments, wires and lending data so business teams can make informed, timely decisions. This role supports that mission by helping document how data is created, defined, and used across the organization. This position is ideal for individuals who are curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable communicating with a wide range of partners. The analyst will work closely with business, operations, risk, and technology teams to help ensure data is clearly defined, understood, and applied consistently. No prior data governance, technical, or systems experience is required. Training and ongoing support are provided. This role does not involve software development, coding, or the creation of reports and dashboards.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills
Curiosity and a willingness to ask clarifying questions
Ability to organize information, track details, and follow through on assigned work
Comfort working with multiple teams and incorporating different perspectives
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
Ability to explain concepts clearly to peers and leaders
3+ years of banking or analytical experience preferred
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Highly motivated individual who can work independently, manage assigned work, and communicate progress effectively in a remote, cross‑location environment
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field

Nice To Haves

Exposure to commercial lending, banking, finance, operations, risk, or compliance
Experience with documentation, coordination, or process improvement efforts
Interest in how organizations manage data, processes, and decision-making
Familiarity with data governance or data quality tools (e.g., Collibra)

Responsibilities

Partner with payments, wires, lending and related business teams to understand how loan data is created, updated, and used across processes
Capture and organize business input related to data definitions, business rules, usage, and expectations
Help document and maintain identified data owners and key data elements across processes
Ask thoughtful questions to identify gaps, inconsistencies, or unclear processes that may impact data quality or understanding
Support data quality and issue management activities, including tracking issues, coordinating follow-ups, and documenting outcomes
Participate in working sessions focused on improving the management of and understanding of loan data
Support process improvement efforts by helping document current-state processes and highlighting areas of confusion or inefficiency
Learn and apply data governance standards, policies, and best practices in day-to-day work