Business/Data Analyst (Banking Domain)

Business/Data Analyst (Banking Domain)

We are seeking a skilled Business Data Analyst with strong experience supporting banking clients to join our team in Columbia, SC. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing business data, identifying trends, and supporting strategic initiatives to improve performance and compliance in the banking and financial services sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and understand data requirements related to banking operations, compliance, and risk management.
• Analyze and interpret large datasets to identify patterns, trends, and actionable insights.
• Develop reports, dashboards, and visualizations to support business decision-making.
• Document business processes, data flows, and key metrics.
• Work closely with data engineers and IT teams to ensure data integrity and accessibility.
• Support regulatory reporting and internal audit activities.
• Present findings to business and technical stakeholders in a clear, concise manner.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years of experience as a Business/Data Analyst, preferably in the banking or financial services domain.
• Strong knowledge of banking operations, regulatory requirements, and data compliance.
• Proficiency with SQL, Excel, and data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Experience with data analysis, business process mapping, and requirements documentation.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Systems, or related field.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with core banking systems or financial software.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks and banking compliance regulations (e.g., AML, KYC, Basel).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology.