Business Analytics Sr Assoc

KeyBank; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KeyBank is seeking a Business Analytics Senior Associate in Buffalo, NY. You will apply advanced data analytics, build dashboards, and partner with executives across finance, technology, and operations to drive strategic decisions.

You'll work with large datasets using SQL, Python, R, and cloud tools, translate insights into actionable recommendations, mentor junior analysts, and help ensure accuracy and scalability of analytical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant financial services experience (required).
• Experience in banking with understanding of drivers of financial results (preferred).
• Familiarity with Agile development practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex analyses and reports using Python, SQL, R, SAS and cloud tools.
• Lead conversations with business partners and present insights to stakeholders.
• Identify business needs and obtain necessary information.
• Mentor junior analysts and review their work.
• Ensure documentation and validation of analytics solutions.
• Maintain data-driven dashboards and reports to support strategic decisions.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Dashboard design

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Agile practices

Mentoring juniors

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/MIS/analytics/data science/engineering or related field

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Cognos

SAS

Tableau

Excel

Google Cloud

Job description

Location:

4910 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn Ohio

Job Summary

The Business Analytics Senior Associate applies advanced tools and technical expertise to deliver actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. By conducting complex analyses, mapping processes, and creating impactful data visualizations, they identify trends and recommend solutions to business challenges. The role involves direct collaboration with executive leadership across business units, technology, operations, and finance, ensuring clear and effective communication with all stakeholders. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, critical thinking, industry insight, trend recognition, and the ability to anticipate business needs.

Essential Functions

• Independently deliver moderate to more complex analyses and reports; work with large datasets using standard tools such as Python, Hadoop, R, SQL, SAS, and Google Cloud to solve business problems; analyze and resolve anomalies discovered when using quantitative tools and techniques.
• Lead conversations with business partners; effectively communicate key points to stakeholders; develop and deliver presentations, tools and visualizations that include the right data and tell the right story to business partners.
• Identify and anticipate business needs and understand how to obtain information.
• Review work product of junior staff; provide input, direction, and mentorship.
• Manage integration/coordination of activities typically within own team.
• Ensure solutions are appropriately documented; create procedures/processes to ensure ongoing testing and validation of solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
• Comply with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key's clients and Key.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, MIS, analytics/data science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience (required).

Work Experience

• 5+ years of relevant financial services experience (required).
• Experience in banking industry with a strong understanding of key drivers of financial results (preferred).

Skills

• Advanced skills in tools such as SQL, Python, R, Cognos, SAS, Tableau, Excel, and Google Cloud for data manipulation and analysis.
• Expertise in designing and creating compelling dashboards and reports to tell visual stories, highlighting key insights and supporting strategic business decisions.
• Strong ability to access and interpret data from enterprise data warehouses and supply chains.
• Delivers clear, persuasive communication tailored to stakeholders; proactively shares relevant information and excels in high‑stakes or conflict‑driven conversations.
• Builds strong relationships and collaborates effectively; consults with mid‑level leaders to resolve key issues and influence outcomes.
• Leverages deep banking and financial insight to drive data‑informed strategies aligned with business goals and market dynamics.
• Applies structured thinking to complex problems; anticipates risks, integrates cross‑functional perspectives, identifies trends, and vets solutions thoroughly.
• Experience in reviewing work, mentoring junior analysts, and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Consistently meets goals and holds self and others accountable; maintains focus on priorities and escalates challenges when needed.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices, including iterative development and continuous feedback loops.

Core Competencies

• All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key's Values and sustain proficiency in identified Leadership Competencies.

Physical Demands

• General Office – prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face‑to‑face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.

Driving Requirements

• Ability to occasionally operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver's license.

Compensation and Benefits

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually.

Placement within the pay range may differ based on various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

Qualified individuals may view a list of benefits for which this position is eligible.

Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in‑office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

Job Posting Expiration Date: 08/31/2026

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