Business Intelligence Analyst (Seattle, WA /Boise, ID)

About the WaFd Enterprise Data Department

Are you passionate about data and its transformative potential? At WaFd Bank's Enterprise Data Department, we're on a mission to harness the power of data to create exceptional customer experiences, fight fraud, and drive innovation. We invite you to join our newly formed dynamic group, where your initiative, critical thinking, and passion for data will thrive. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing our data strategy, unlocking valuable insights that have a tangible impact on both the organization and our customers. Embrace the challenge, make a difference, and be part of a team that values your expertise and ambition.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter with their resume.

As a Senior Business Intelligence (BI) Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that our organization's data is effectively harnessed to support decision-making and business strategy. Working closely with business units and cross-functional teams, you will leverage (primarily) Power BI and Snowflake to design, develop, and maintain, reports and dashboards to support business objectives and enable data-driven decision-making. Additionally, you will provide guidance and expertise to other analysts on tools and technologies supported by the Enterprise Data department.

Along with the key functions listed below, you will be expected to uphold the value that WaFd Bank places on simply being kind when working alongside colleagues and servicing our clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

1.Data Reporting and Visualization
Partners with business units to design and build interactive reports, dashboards, and visualizations. Provide stakeholders with actionable insights to drive both tactical and strategic decision-making.

2.Analytics Support
Collaborate with business stakeholders and other analysts on data management related to report development, database design, standards, and operational efficiencies. This includes some project management, process design, and dashboard development.

3.Report Writer Training

Work with and help train subject matter experts (SMEs) in business units to enhance their understanding and use of data and BI tools. Provide guidance on best practices for data interpretation, reporting, and decision-making, empowering them to leverage data effectively in their roles.

4.Data Quality and Governance
Assist in the implementation of strategies and tactics to enhance data quality, accuracy, completeness, and consistency across multiple data sources and systems. Assist business units in understanding data governance and make recommendations to improve organization-wide data quality and consistency.

5.Documentation and Procedures
Document appropriate procedures necessary to enforce standards, communicate best practices, define roles and responsibilities, and sustain ongoing operations. Define and promote effective documentation best practices internally and externally.

6.Security / Compliance
Adhere to all applicable laws and regulations. Maintain a working knowledge of security threats, laws, and policy for data privacy and protection; take steps to protect organizational data from accidental or unauthorized damage, modification, or disclosure; assist with security and access management.

7.Technical Support and Guidance
Provide technical support and guidance to end-users, analysts, and stakeholders on data-related matters, tools, and technologies. Troubleshoot issues related to data and data systems. Monitor data systems.

8.Continuous Improvement
Stay current with related regulations, best practices, tools, and new technologies; participate in educational opportunities; read professional publications; maintain personal and professional networks; participate in professional organizations. Use new knowledge and ideas to continuously improve operational efficiencies, procedures, and strategy.

9.Team Player
Commit to a collaborative mindset and perform other duties as assigned in support of the team.

Education/Skills/Training:

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proficiency with Power BI.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL).
• Familiarity with data management principles, data governance practices, and data modeling concepts.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Experience
Proven experience (1+ years) in a role focused on data management, analysis, or analytics.

• Must include 1+ years of direct experience with Power BI and SQL databases
• Ability to work with IT and lines of business to create and convert business requirements into technical design specifications.
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of computer systems and appropriate software applications, including strong technical aptitude and understanding of Microsoft Office Suite of products.

Attributes:

• Sound judgement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Well organized and extremely detail oriented
• Strong customer service ethic and great communication skills, both oral and written
• Passionate about delivering quality no matter what you are doing
• Can work both independently and in a collaborative team-oriented environment
• A self-starter, motivated to push the limits and think outside of the box
• Fondness for solutions that are simple, elegant, and effective
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information

At WaFd Bank you get all of these great benefits!

• Paid time off for vacation, sick days and holidays
• Health insurance
• Stock options
• Bonus programs
• Generous 7% 401(k) employer matching*
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Pre-tax health and dependent-care spending plans

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