Data Analyst II

Lending Analytics Business Intelligence and Data Science team is seeking an analyst who enjoys transforming data into insights As a Data Analyst, you will be part of a dynamic cross-functional team that is responsible for providing analysis of lending product performance. This includes new business, portfolio management, loss mitigation, and leveraging data analytic techniques to optimize business strategies and manage risk exposure. To provide actionable business intelligence in consultation with management and business units for use in daily and strategic decision making. Apply industry best practices and standards to create optimum solutions that improve business performance. Conduct analytical studies to provide results/recommendations to senior management for department and enterprise-wide strategic initiatives. Assist in leading complex/difficult tasks with considerable latitude and scope. Evaluate operational efficiency and effectiveness Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis relating to operational functions, workflow, processes, and other business related issues Collaborate with functional areas to develop and maintain performance metrics, measurements, methods and targets Obtain quantitative and qualitative data of business processes to analyze, determine and promote data driven decisions Analyze and evaluate competitor data and industry trends to understand current business unit competitive posture Design and document dashboards, reports, and thresholds to alert business units to monitor business status and fluctuations Identify and assess business strategies and opportunities; develop appropriate analytical approaches Collect and analyze data; synthesize results of analyses, develop and make recommendations and alternatives based on the full spectrum of internal/external considerations Build new and/or modify existing database/data warehouse/data mart and business intelligence solutions to meet business and system requirements Use data warehousing/business intelligence toolsets to gather, store, and provide access to data in assist management decision making Collaborate with business units and senior management to conduct needs assessment to support organization strategies, tactics, and learning solutions that support business unit objectives Identify areas of improvement; determine solutions; implement enhancements/changes to improve operations, standards and results Collaborate with management to establish objectives, standards, and strategies for delivering updates and changes to reporting and analytical procedures Provide guidance and advice to management on the most effective and efficient use of resources to obtain measurable process improvements Compile, research and analyze trends in support of projects and initiatives Ensure the implementation of new and enhanced processes Identify and assess business strategies and opportunities; develop appropriate analytical approaches Performs other duties as assigned Significant experience in the application of statistical methods, mathematical techniques, forecasting, cost-benefit analysis and related analytical tools Significant experience in problem resolution including determining root cause, scope and scale of issues Extensive experience that demonstrates the ability to research, compile, and document data, business processes, and workflow Significant experience in market/consumer research, project management, and analysis in support of strategic planning initiatives Significant experience in managing cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams and projects of the highest complexity which have business risk and impact Significant experience in managing multiple priorities independently and/or in a team environment to achieve goals Significant experience in demonstrating thought-leadership, initiative-taking, decision-making and creativity solving business problems Advanced skill interpreting, extrapolating and interpolating data for statistical research and modeling Advanced skill interpreting and synthesizing large amounts of information Advanced skill analyzing statistics and reports to determine business performance and trends Advanced skill identifying and analyzing business requirements and recommending solutions Advanced skill in programming languages Advanced skill resolving conflicting requests and meeting changing requirements Advanced skill presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives and information clearly and concisely Advanced skill maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines Advanced research, analytical, and problem solving skills Advanced verbal and written communication skills Advanced database and presentation software skills Advanced word processing and spreadsheet software skills Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or the equivalent combination of training, education and experience Desired Qualification(s) Master's Degree in a related field, or the equivalent combination of training, education and experience Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM  Locations: 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 | 5510 Heritage Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32526