Data Analyst

at  Midwest BankCentre

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Job Overview
Midwest BankCentre is seeking a skilled Data Analyst to join our Enterprise Analytics team, leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP) for data analysis and reporting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and building data pipelines, transforming data into actionable insights, supporting decision-making, and enhancing data-driven strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to understand their data needs to expand the sources of data captured on our platform.
• Data Management: Ensuring data quality, accuracy, and availability in GCP services such as BigQuery and Cloud Storage.
• Data Transformation: Utilize SQL for data manipulation and transformation, ensuring data is structured for analysis.
• Data Analysis: Analyze complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can drive business decisions.
• Data Visualization: Create compelling visualizations and dashboards using tools like Looker Studio and/or Looker to communicate findings effectively.
• Reporting: Develop and maintain regular reports and ad-hoc analyses to support various departments, including marketing, finance, and operations.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success of the data strategy.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are as required and may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Business Intelligence, or a related field.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably in a cloud-based environment.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficient in SQL and experience with BigQuery.
• Familiarity with GCP services (e.g., Cloud Composer, Cloud Storage, Dataflow).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Looker Studio, Looker).
• Understanding data modeling and ETL processes.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work with large data sets.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Data Science, Business Intelligence, or related field.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python or R.
• Knowledge of machine learning concepts and tools.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills are essential along with the ability to successfully manage multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and under tight deadlines is essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role.
Ready to Make Your Mark? If you’re passionate about banking with a purpose and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you! This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with commercial credit experience who are eager to contribute to our community-focused mission.

WHY JOIN US:

• Community Focus: Be part of a community bank that values and actively supports the St. Louis area.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Impactful Work: Play a key role in shaping the credit strategy and success of our organization.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive and dynamic environment that values teamwork and innovation.
  Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every listed qualification. Midwest BankCentre is recognized nationally for its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices and embraces these practices as a competitive advantage.
  If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the right candidate for this or other Midwest BankCentre roles!
  AAP/EEO Statement
  An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
  We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position and Midwest BankCentre. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders to understand their data needs to expand the sources of data captured on our platform.
• Data Management: Ensuring data quality, accuracy, and availability in GCP services such as BigQuery and Cloud Storage.
• Data Transformation: Utilize SQL for data manipulation and transformation, ensuring data is structured for analysis.
• Data Analysis: Analyze complex data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can drive business decisions.
• Data Visualization: Create compelling visualizations and dashboards using tools like Looker Studio and/or Looker to communicate findings effectively.
• Reporting: Develop and maintain regular reports and ad-hoc analyses to support various departments, including marketing, finance, and operations.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success of the data strategy