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Data Analyst I
Location: Lebanon, TN
If you're looking for a career where purpose meets opportunity, and where your contributions truly make a difference, Wilson Bank & Trust is the place for you.
ABOUT US
Working at Wilson Bank & Trust means joining a purpose-driven organization where community impact and professional growth go hand in hand. The commitment to serving communities is matched by dedication to supporting employees-through recognition, rewards, and opportunities to grow. Inside our walls, you'll find a workplace that reflects the same trusted reputation we've built since the beginning. Collaboration and servant leadership are at the heart of everything we do, creating an environment where talent is valued and service is elevated. Your voice matters here-feedback drives decisions on workplace flexibility, transparency, and strategic priorities.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Connective Force
Picture yourself as the lifeblood that ties everything together-the communicator, the problem-solver, the bridge between operational teams. In these roles, you handle urgent calls, craft solutions, and ensure that every signal flows correctly so customers receive the right answers at the right time. You're the one who steps in when things get tough, the superhero who keeps the mission on track. If you love variety, collaboration, and the occasional customer interaction, this is your stage. You'll work across teams, solve challenges with a smile, and make sure the entire organization moves as one.
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Position Summary
The Data Analyst I supports data governance, reporting standards, and analytics best practices while upholding integrity and privacy across the data ecosystem and lifecycle. This position collects, cleans, and organizes data from multiple sources, analyzing data to uncover patterns, trends, and insights. The Data Analyst I creates reports and dashboards to support business operations and strategic decisions and collaborates with business units to define metrics and monitor performance This position reports to the Data Scientist and provides excellent service and support to team members and customers while demonstrating the Company values and supporting the mission.
Position Duties & Responsibilities
- Support data governance, reporting standards, and analytics best practices while upholding integrity and privacy across the data ecosystem and lifecycle
- Collect, clean, and organize data from multiple sources
- Analyze data to uncover patterns, trends, and insights
- Create reports and dashboards to support business operations and strategic decisions
- Collaborate with business units to define metrics and monitor performance
- Utilize tools such as SQL, Excel, and Power BI for analysis and visualization
- Validate data accuracy and verify reporting integrity
- Maintain data system compliance with banking regulations and internal procedures and processes Present findings to stakeholders in a clear and actionable format
- Support ad-hoc reporting needs across business units
- Recommend improvements to data processes and reporting efficiency
- Participate in training or cross-functional initiatives as needed
- Complete special projects as assigned by Director of Data & Analytics or department leadership
- Adhere to compliance with all federal bank regulations and laws, including those for consumer protection and the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering Program
- Participate in outside community activities as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, information systems, finance, business administration or related field
- 1 year of experience in banking, lending, IT or related field
- Experience in the banking industry with a focus on reporting, data, or utilizing data metrics, preferred
- Proficient with database languages such as SQL
- Familiar with analytical languages such as Python or R
- Familiar with business intelligence tools like Cognos, Query, Power BI
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and other standard software applications
- Familiar with data privacy regulations and compliance best practices
- Understanding of data modeling and business metrics
- Ability to solve moderately complex data problems independently and provide proactive updates to their leadership team
- Ability to work with technical and non-technical business owners to achieve results in alignment with strategic priorities
- Ability to lead and influence discussions across a variety of stakeholders to achieve results, proactively address sources of conflict, and communicate changes that may not be aligned with the original expectations
- Ability to foster a team environment through transparency and collaboration
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and participate as an independent or team contributor
- Ability to communicate clearly with employees, team members, customers, and vendors in a clear, concise, and professional manner
- High standards for integrity, honesty, professionalism, and work ethic
- Commitment to service excellence
- Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload
- Ability and willingness to work with purpose and a strong sense of urgency
- Self-motivated, positive, and enthusiastic
- Self-starter with a strong desire to exceed expectations
- Maintain confidentiality discretion
- Ability to effectively work in collaboration with others to achieve business objectives
- Willing to grow and be challenged
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS & RECOGNITION
We believe success should be acknowledged and celebrated. That's why we offer an all-inclusive total compensation package, including generous ATO, personal days, sick time, along with unique offerings such as the ability to combine accrued time with short-term disability for 100% pay, and more. Our Employee Assistance Program and Employee Care Fund provide additional support when you need it most. We celebrate achievements through peer-nominated award ceremonies and an interactive digital rewards platform, ensuring employees' contributions are recognized companywide.
GROW WITH US
"Grow With Us" is more than a slogan-it's an invitation. Whether partnering with local schools to teach the next generation hands-on financial life lessons through School Bank, exploring diverse career paths through our Banker Academy Program, or investing in yourself through our Employee Stock Purchase program, you'll find opportunities tailored to your interests and ambitions while working for WBT. We invest heavily in development through mentorships, workshops, banking schools, and certifications because when our people grow, our customers thrive.