Business Data Analyst

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Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.

How we support you:

• Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
• Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
• Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
• Learning and development programs
• Mentorship programs
• Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Diversity & Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
• Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!

Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.

To learn more about Compeer Financial visit www.compeer.com/careers. 

This position offers a hybrid work option up to 50% and is open to any Compeer office location in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

The contributions you will make: 

This position acts as a liaison between business units and the Enterprise Data team while coordinating and leading the delivery of data solutions projects of all sizes. Projects include new initiatives as well as the maintenance and improvement of existing data initiatives.  The incumbent must be able to quickly grasp business concepts and facilitate discussions to identify high level business requirements and needs.   

A typical day: 

Project Scope, Business Requirements Documentation and Project Leadership.

• Analyzes business needs and consults with management and team members to review project requests and determine goals, time frame, cost, capital management requirements, allocation of resources and develops business cases. 
• Formulates and defines the scope and objectives of engagement. 
• Creates and executes test plans and test cases.  
• Facilitates user acceptance testing. 
• Prepares status reports and communicates status and related issues to engagement stakeholder.
• Acts as a liaison between business units and the Enterprise Data team. 
• Collaborates with team members across the organization to identify data opportunities. 

Project Team Management.

• Leads and manages project teams in the accomplishment of data efforts.  
• Facilitates meetings, provides guidance, sets priorities, organizes work, gives direction and resolves problems. 

Process Improvement.

• Works with team members across the organization to identify process improvement opportunities while conducting duties as a Business Data Analyst. 
• Collaborates with the Process Consultant team to pursue data enhancements supporting process improvement initiatives. 
• Creates effective user stories, develops and maintains business requirements, acceptance criteria and test cases following Agile methodology.  
• Develops quality assurance test plans and lead quality assurance testing.

Production Issue Resolution.

• Researches and determines root cause of data issues. 
• Identifies potential solutions. 
• Provides expertise in resolution deployment. 
• Coordinates with stakeholders and Enterprise Data teams for successful deliver of data solutions.  

The skills and experience we prefer you have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in math, finance, computer or data science, business management, management information systems or information systems or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job. 
• 3-5 years of data experience, preferably in a financial service environment.  
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications and other applications/software used in the daily functions of the organization (i.e. SQL Server). 
• Basic understanding of designing, creating, and implementing reports and dashboards.  
• Knowledge of process improvement, project management systems, and agile development.  
• Advanced organizational, verbal/written communication, project coordination and leadership skills.  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.  
• Critical thinking skills, high level of initiative, attention to detail and accuracy.  
• Willingness to learn and change in a dynamic environment.  
• Proven client service skills and effective team skills.  
• Strong problem solving, decision making and organizational skills. 
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail. 
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations. 
• Ability to remain objective in balancing business needs and risk. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other teams to achieve goals and represent the business.   
• Valid driver’s license. 

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How we will take care of you:

Our job titles may span more than one career level (associate, senior, principal, etc.). The actual title and base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for variable compensation and other benefits.

 

Base Salary Range$66,000—$99,700 USD

Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.