LFI Data Manager

Job Title:

LFI Data Manager

Location:

CityScape

What you'll do:

The LFI Data Manager will manage a team within Business Data Governance to prepare for Large Financial Institution (LFI) status. This role will focus on ensuring data requirements are met for Reg YY and other related reporting regulations (e.g. FR 2052a, FR Y-14, FR Y-15, etc.). The successful candidate will oversee the development and implementation of data governance policies, manage data quality and compliance initiatives, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Strong leadership, project management, and expertise in banking regulations are essential.

What we are looking for:

• The candidate will work on reviewing and managing business requirements documents, creating and executing test cases, identifying defects, and working with technology teams to remediate issues.
• Development of business data requirements and rules as required by FRB regulations for a Category IV institution and to reflect changes in the business requirements documents.
• Work closely with various Project Teams to report and resolve any issues (i.e., LFI Program Office, Accounting, Treasury, Regulatory Reporting, Technology, etc.).
• Manage and participate in workshops to flesh out and problem-solve certain requirements, data gaps, defects, and questions.
• Provide input into Technology’s deliverables to ensure the Technology’s implementation success.
• Ability to query data in Azure SQL-based databases with 2-3 years of experience writing SQL queries.
• User Acceptance Testing of Technology’s development before implementation into production.
• Analysis of data used in regulatory reporting (i.e., FR 2052a, FR Y-14, FR Y-15, etc.) and working with Data, Technology, and Business groups to determine and resolve data gaps. This would provide input into the data mapping and technology-owned functional requirements.
• Consolidating work and working into overall program initiative.
• Where necessary, assist with overall project administration and chasing actions items that are open that impact the overall project.
• Manage and mentor a team of analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

What you need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Technology, or another related field required. Master’s degree in relevant field is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with increasing responsibility at a bank with relevant accounting experience, capital, and liquidity, and/or public accounting advisory experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Reg YY and other related regulations (i.e., FR 2052a, FR Y-14, FR Y-15, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Excel) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Expertise in data modeling, data validation, and database design.
• Exceptional MS Office skills (including Excel pivot tables). Experience with other applications is a plus.
• Experience with performing User Acceptance Testing.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
• Solid management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with regulatory reporting platforms such as Axiom preferred.

Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

About the company:

Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank are divisions of Western Alliance Bank; Member FDIC.  AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company.

Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488.  When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue.  We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.

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