Business Information Analyst - Credit Risk Analytics (On-site)

Hancock Whitney Corp.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Whitney Corp. is seeking a Business Intelligence Analyst to partner with banking segments, delivering actionable insights from customer trends, market trends, and industry reports.

You will support enterprise BI reporting, develop deployment strategies, and help drive data-driven decision making across lines of business. The role emphasizes expert knowledge of Informational Delivery Platform tools, process improvements, and collaboration with BI Analysts to design strategic reporting and

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Marketing or related field, with a master’s degree preferred
• Experience in bank reporting and profitability systems
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
• At least 4 years of experience with detailed knowledge of the banking / financial services industry
• Understanding of the banking, financial services, and/or investment industry
• Advanced understanding of financial reporting and analytics
• Understanding of reporting tools and platforms
• Strong analytical and database skills
• Must be able to work independently, problem solve, and meet deadlines
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Ability to understand complex financial statistics and reports
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

Responsibilities

• Consults with assigned lines of business to understand strategic goals and issues
• Translates business issues into analyses and reports
• Writes and presents recommendations based on analysis
• Acts as SME on customer data & integrations
• Collaborates to design reporting aligned with business strategy

Skills

Analytical skills

Database skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Marketing or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience considered

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

JOB FUNCTION / SUMMARY

Partners with assigned business segment to provide actionable and decision‑relevant business insights based on customer trends, market trends, customer behavior, voice of the customer, competitive assessment, and industry trends. Provides analytical support and business level guidance in creation and distribution of enterprise business intelligence reporting. Provides expert knowledge of current Informational Delivery Platform tools, methods, and best practices, and recommends and implements process improvements. Supports detailed informational analytics support for current and future information reporting needs, distributed via electronically or paper‑based, at various levels of the organization. Develops deployment strategies utilizing efficient reporting processes and information retrieval/distribution. Actively participates and provides subject matter expertise in the Informational Projects focusing on solving issues from the business point of view.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Consults regularly with assigned line of businesses to understand their strategic plan, goals, and business issues. Consults with management team to identify and define strategic business issues/requirements for analysis. Translates business issues into analyses and designs appropriate systems extracts, files, and reports to address the business issues. Writes and presents recommendations based on analysis, providing insight, knowledge, and understanding of business, products, markets, and industry. Acts as subject matter expert on customer data & integrations. Works with a cross-functional marketing team to develop and execute a strategic marketing plan for the line of business and ensures value proposition relevancy and effectiveness. Works with various information sources to develop appropriate strategic recommendations to leadership, including customer analysis, market analysis, competitive analysis, financial reports, product trend reports, and industry reports. Continuously works towards improving the quality and relevance of information resources. Collaborates with Business Intelligence Analysts to design reporting, analyses, and lists that are aligned with the strategy and goals of the lines of business. Presents recommendations, analysis, reporting, and research findings to internal audiences by synthesizing complex data and concerts into easy to comprehend, comprehensive, and cohesive presentations. Researches any trends, either positive or negative, in the loan and deposit portfolios, and researches the reason and implications of such changes(s). Assists in design of the business rules and strategy for Client and Relationship Management hub under the Informational approach. Provides information and analysis that guides strategic thinking and supports decision making. Provides business need validation in business intelligence development and release cycle, with intake and priority review, and communicates to business and end‑user community. Works with data management team to identify and document data gaps necessary for information requests and enhancements, and assists in validation once delivered.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Marketing or related field, with a master’s degree preferred
• Experience in bank reporting and profitability systems
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered
• At least 4 years of experience with detailed knowledge of the banking / financial services industry
• Understanding of banking, financial services, and/or investment industry
• Advanced understanding of financial reporting and analytics
• Understanding of reporting tools and platforms
• Strong analytical and database skills
• Must be able to work independently, problem solve, and meet deadlines
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference
• Ability to understand complex financial statistics and reports
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products including, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 25 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an "undue hardship" then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or history of disability.

When you choose a career with Hancock Whitney (Nasdaq: HWC), we pledge a heartfelt promise: You can grow. You have a voice. You are important. You also share in a rich regional heritage and embrace core values—timeless ideals vital to our culture since the 1800s—that inspire how we serve clients, communities, and each other: Honor & Integrity, Strength & Stability, Commitment to Service, Teamwork, and Personal Responsibility. A fast‑growing organization consistently rated among America’s strongest, safest financial services institutions, our company is based in Gulfport, Mississippi. Our bank and subsidiaries provide contemporary, comprehensive consumer, commercial, and wealth financial products and services at regional headquarters and 200-plus financial centers across a vibrant Southeast corridor including Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. Each day, our nearly 4,000 associates carry on a mission to help people achieve their financial goals and dreams. We come to work to create opportunities for the people we serve in the communities we call home. Together, we continue building a company solidly focused on being better, going beyond, and doing more to secure success for the people and businesses depending on us. Let our legacy lead to your future.