Business Efficiency Analyst II

Redwood Credit Union; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Credit Union is seeking a Business Efficiency Analyst II to drive efficiency projects across the organization, partnering with business stakeholders to improve member service while maintaining personalized support.

The role uses Lean principles, analyzes current processes, designs to-be solutions, and tracks KPIs. You will collaborate with IT, operations, and leadership to implement improvements and monitor outcomes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current business analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of multiple SDLCs (Scrum, Agile, and Waterfall).
• Knowledge of process management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Observe and interview process performers to gather as-is information.
• Partner with the data team to collect quantitative data on processes.
• Lead workshops with stakeholders to document end-to-end processes and pain points.
• Apply Lean principles to recommend data-driven improvements.
• Document to-be processes and work with leaders to implement.
• Create success metrics and monitoring for improvement benefits.
• Identify gaps and automation opportunities in current processes.

Skills

Business analysis

SDLC knowledge

Process improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Description

Redwood Credit Union is looking for a Business Efficiency Analyst II plays a key role in efficiency projects across Redwood Credit Union, working closely with business stakeholders to ensure Members are served more consistently and efficiently, while still providing personalized service and solutions. You will use your understanding of business processes and technology, critical thinking skills, and ability to collaborate with a diverse set of business partners to design, develop, and deliver solutions for Members, teammates, and communities served.

Key Responsibilities

Process Analysis and Design:

• Conduct observations and interviews with process performers and owners to gather experiential information about as-is processes.
• Partner with the data team to gather quantitative information about as-is processes.
• Lead collaborative workshops with key stakeholders to document end-to-end as-is processes, internal/external pain points, and desired outcomes for optimization and automation.
• Use Lean principles to provide data-driven recommendations for process improvements
• Document to-be processes and partner with business leadership to implement.
• Develop success metrics and monitoring procedures for quantifying improvement process improvement benefits.
• Identify technology gaps and automation opportunities in existing processes.

Requirements Elicitation And Analysis

• Elicit business requirements for processes and technology from a diversity of stakeholders from front-line team members to senior leadership.
• Use NPS and other sources of Member feedback to develop requirements for public-facing systems and processes.
• Analyze requirements and develop success criteria and KPIs for technical and process solutions.
• Manage requirements in multiple SDLCs, including Scrum, Agile, and Waterfall.

Leadership & Other Functions

• Build and maintain strong relationships with diverse business stakeholders.
• Facilitate discussions between business leadership and IT.
• Train and educate staff on processes and efficiency.
• Participate in community events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Join us and discover why you'll love working at Redwood Credit Union!

About Redwood Credit Union (rcu)

At Redwood Credit Union, our mission is to passionately serve the best interests of our Members and communities. Since 1950, we have been dedicated to supporting the financial well-being of our Members through better rates, low or no fees, and best-in-class customer service. Our purpose is to inspire hope and elevate the financial well-being of our communities one person at a time, through good times and bad.

As a not-for-profit financial institution, we are committed to a people-first approach, which is reflected not only in how we serve our Members, but also in how we treat our employees. Our leadership team is deeply focused on fostering a culture of heart and empathy, integrity, passion, inclusion, meaningful relationships, excellence, and ensuring financial well-being for all.

Why work for Redwood Credit Union?

• 21st largest credit union in the U.S. and the largest financial institution based in the North Bay
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Best Credit Unions 2026"
• Awarded a 5-Star Bauer Rating
• Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2026"
• Top Corporate Philanthropists (#24) - San Francisco Business Times
• Voted Best Places to Work in the North Bay 21 years in a row
• World-class Employee Engagement scores
• Rated Superior in Service by more than 90% of Members, surveyed by SF Gate
• Industry leading Net Promoter Scores across the U.S.

Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current business analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of multiple SDLCs, including Scrum, Agile, and Waterfall.
• Knowledge of process management techniques.