Business Data Analyst I

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is to play a critical role in facilitating data-driven decision-making processes within our credit union. The Business Data Analyst will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting complex financial and operational data to provide insights that enhance our member experience, streamline operations, and drive business growth.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SUPPORTING DUTIES:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and objectives, translating them into data analysis and reporting solutions.
• Gather, clean, and organize data from various sources.
• Design and create interactive and visually appealing dashboards and reports using Power BI, presenting insights to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Conduct business analysis, determine requirements, set up analytic reporting, provide ad hoc training, and diagnose and solve technical problems with the data analytics system and visualization tools used by the credit union staff.
• Work with key stakeholders such as member experience, marketing, finance, risk, and IT to develop and deliver insights into member and product performance.
• Perform advanced data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies, extracting actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist with the development and implementation of statistical models and predictive analytics to forecast trends and assess potential risks and opportunities for the credit union.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure data security, integrity, and compliance with industry regulations and best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology or related field. 

Required Experience: 1 – 3 years’ experience in a data analytics field.

Required Knowledge: Understanding of the role of data analytics and technology in a credit union environment, and data science principles. Knowledge of SQL and database structure (including Snowflake, SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS). Interest in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and predictive analytics using R, Python, or other data science tools including offerings by third party vendors. 

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to adhere to BayPort Credit Union’s Core Values:  Integrity, Be Bold, Compassion, Diversity, Innovation, It’s On Me, and One Team.
• Strong PC experience including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Proficiency in utilizing tools such as Power BI Snowflake SQL, and Python to extract, transform, and visualize data effectively.
• Possess a strong curiosity regarding data and an extreme desire to learn new things.
• Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and listening.
• Ability to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and handle confidential information.
• Ability to seek out and implement new and innovative technologies.

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities, skills, working conditions or essential functions of this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove essential functions as business needs warrant.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.