Business and Project Analyst

Job Summary:

Reviews and evaluates ideas and processes submitted in support of a department, division and/or Company initiatives. Independently manages a variety of complex projects and strategic initiatives that typically cut across multiple organizational units. Makes recommendations to leadership to drive decision making.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives and evaluates ideas and processes; conducts research and partners with Subject Matter Experts (SME) to fully analyze the cost & benefits of each submission coupled with proposed recommendation.
• Identifies opportunities that will lead to enhanced business outcomes. Helps support decision making for strategic initiatives and special projects.
• Partners with key corporate and banking unit administrators to assist in preparation and the presentation of respective initiative(s) to the Executive Management Committee (EMC) and other senior leaders within the organization.
• Monitors and tracks the progress, changes, and results of implementations realized by stated initiative/project; monitors revenue growth/loss resulting from pricing and expansion strategies.
• Organizes data, generates various reports and models; effectively interprets and translates data in multiple formats.
• Develops content for communication strategies across multiple lines of business; develops and supports communication tools.
• Each team member is expected to be aware of risk within their functional area. This includes observing all policies, procedures, laws, regulations and risk limits specific to their role. Additionally, they should raise and report known or suspected violations to the appropriate Company authority in a timely fashion.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Synovus is an Equal Opportunity Employer supporting diversity in the workplace.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum Experience: 5 years of research and analytical experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent analytical, decision-making, project management, planning and organizational skills
• Organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate.
• Assertiveness and strong initiative
• Advanced MS Office skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications