DIRECTOR OF DATA ANALYTICS

As the Director of Data Analytics, your day will be filled with opportunities to lead all aspects of the bank’s data analytics initiative. Partner with key stake holders across the bank and play a key role in developing and implementing the bank’s data analytics strategies, which includes building the team, selecting the appropriate tools and platforms, developing the data governance framework, managing projects and delivering measurable results in support of the bank’s strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strategic mindset along with a strong background in data science, analytics, and leadership with a proven track record of success in managing data-driven initiatives.

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Recruit and develop a skilled team of data analysts and scientists.
• Lead the development, implementation and support of the bank’s data analytics initiatives to ensure business value for the bank.
• Build a roadmap of people, processes, and capabilities to support a fast growing environment.
• Develop and communicate the overall strategic direction of the bank’s data analytics initiatives and build a culture of Data as an asset across the organization.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the bank’s data sources and how they can be used to provide business value for the bank.
• Develop and manage data governance as it relates to data analytics to ensure data is clean, accurate, current, reliable and documented.
• Oversee development and maintenance of policies and procedures related to the data analytics.
• Lead the innovation and creative effort to identify and implement new products and data driven strategies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify, develop and implement solutions that provide business value for the bank.
• Work with stakeholders and vendors to develop strategies for managing the flow of data using various ETL strategies (e.g. API’s, SFTP, etc…).
• Encourage and foster an environment for creative problem solving, transparency, resourcefulness and trust.
• Collaborate with business leaders to develop and maintain reports, databases, dashboards and presentations for internal customers.
• Remain up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends to better drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge in the area of data and analytics.
• Ensure team and individual priorities are clearly documented and that objectives are met in accordance with stated goals, budget and time commitments
• Optimize and manage costs effectively
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field
• 10 years of experience with developing and executing data analytics initiatives, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Track record of success in developing and deploying creative insights, services and solutions that drove increased business value.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Experience with preparing and presenting to the senior management.
• Experience with in fast moving, hands-on environments.
• Experience with various database architectures (e.g. SQL Server, Snowflake, Databricks, Azure).
• Experience with various visualization solutions (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI, Sigma, MicroStrategy).
• Experience with various ETL and orchestration solutions (e.g. Informatica, Fivetran, DBT, Matillion)
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and time management skills
• Motivated, self-starter.
• Perform job duties with a sense of urgency and minimal direction.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Have a strong sense of professionalism and a passion for providing the highest level of customer service
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers and third party vendors
• Ability to develop and follow documented policies and procedures to ensure proper compliance
• Strong technical acumen and decision making skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complicated technical issues quickly
• Exhibit a professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to work flexible work schedules, after-hours as required
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office M365 suite of products.

Benefits

• 401(k) with a company match of up to 6%
• ESOP employer match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Cancer / Disease insurance
• Accident insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Bank paid Life / AD& D insurance
• Voluntary Life / AD&D insurance
• Bank paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)