Banking Analyst

ESL Federal Credit Union; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

ESL Federal Credit Union in Rochester, NY seeks a Banking Data Analyst to provide reliable data insights and analytics to support performance, opportunities, and risk assessment. The role focuses on turning complex data into actionable business intelligence and partnering with stakeholders to drive decisions.

You will maintain analytical models and ensure data accuracy while collaborating with analysts and business partners to deliver practical insights that align with ESL’s priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, Information Science, Finance, Economics, or related field or 4 years of equivalent experience in data analytics, report creation, modeling, business intelligence, risk management, or similar field
• 2+ years of experience in data analytics, report creation, modeling, business intelligence, risk management, or similar field (internships and/or relevant coursework can contribute to this total)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Demonstrates alignment with ESL’s Core Values, mission, vision, and purpose to help our community thrive and prosper

Responsibilities

• Design and create reports and analytics to support business activities
• Transform complex data into meaningful information that supports decision-making across the organization
• Recommend improvements that enhance reporting capabilities, create efficiencies, and increase the value of analytical deliverables
• Support the ongoing development of departmental reporting assets, analytical tools, and models
• Analyze internal and external data to identify meaningful trends, opportunities, and potential risks
• Conduct research that informs strategic decisions and supports departmental priorities
• Translate analytical findings into clear insights and actionable recommendations
• Ensure analytical assets remain effective, efficient, and aligned with business requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders and team to understand analytical needs and priorities
• Support cross-functional initiatives through data analysis and reporting expertise
• Communicate analytical findings in a manner that is appropriate for the audience and business need
• Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices
• Develop skills in alignment with organizational and career goals
• Attend workshops, conferences, or professional association events
• Perform other related duties as assigned or appropriate to support business needs

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field

2+ years of data analytics experience

Tools

Power-BI

Power-Query

Python

R

SQL

Job description

Description

Hours:

40

Schedule:

This position is hybrid and remote eligible for up to 40% of the time. The office location for this position is at ESL Corporate Headquarters in Rochester, NY. Hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Must be flexible to meet current and future business needs.

ESL offers a competitive benefits package which focuses on providing a work life balance for all employees. Our benefits include robust options such as our wellness program, family assistance plan, 401k with match, paid volunteer time and Learning & Development training among many others.

Pay and Incentive Plan:

Starting Pay: $43.75 per hour

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an annual performance-based incentive that rewards eligible employees for their contributions to our success.

Purpose:

The Banking Data Analyst supports ESL's ability to make informed decisions by providing reliable analysis and meaningful data insights. This role participates in the development of analytics that help business partners better understand performance, opportunities, and risk. The analyst supports the maintenance of analytical models used across multiple business functions while helping ensure underlying data remains accurate and effective. Working closely with analysts and business partners, this position helps turn complex information into practical insights that support organizational priorities.

Accountabilities:

Analytics & Reporting Solutions

• Design and create reports and analytics to support business activities
• Transform complex data into meaningful information that supports decision-making across the organization
• Recommend improvements that enhance reporting capabilities, create efficiencies, and increase the value of analytical deliverables
• Support the ongoing development of departmental reporting assets, analytical tools, and models

Data Analysis & Management

• Analyze internal and external data to identify meaningful trends, opportunities, and potential risks
• Conduct research that informs strategic decisions and supports departmental priorities
• Translate analytical findings into clear insights and actionable recommendations
• Ensure analytical assets remain effective, efficient, and aligned with business requirements

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with stakeholders and team to understand analytical needs and priorities
• Support cross-functional initiatives through data analysis and reporting expertise
• Communicate analytical findings in a manner that is appropriate for the audience and business need

Professional Development & Continuous Learning

• Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices
• Develop skills in alignment with organizational and career goals
• Attend workshops, conferences, or professional association events
• Perform other related duties as assigned or appropriate to support business needs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, Information Science, Finance, Economics, or related field or 4 years of equivalent experience in data analytics, report creation, modeling, business intelligence, risk management, or similar field
• In addition, 2+ years of experience in data analytics, report creation, modeling, business intelligence, risk management, or similar field (internships and/or relevant coursework can contribute to this total)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Demonstrates alignment with ESL’s Core Values, mission, vision, and purpose to help our community thrive and prosper

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience using Power-BI, Power-Query, Python, R, and/or structured query language
• Familiar with banking products, services, and business processes
• Experience supporting the development or maintenance of analytical models
• Exposure to working with multiple enterprise data sources to solve business problems
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with care

We’re committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe we are a stronger, more successful organization because of this commitment. We strive to ensure a robust talent pool of qualified candidates with a variety of skillsets and capabilities for all our openings. We hire great people and welcome all new hires to our award-winning work environment, which has been recognized by the Great Place to Work Institute since 2010.

ESL does not offer sponsorship related to obtaining work authorization in the United States. ESL is not enrolled in E-Verify and therefore is not able to support an extension of OPT employment authorization.

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