Data Analyst – LFI, Data Governance

Western Alliance Bank; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership stake in company

Medical and dental insurance

401k matching program

Tuition assistance program

Employee volunteer program

Wellness program

Job summary

Western Alliance Bank is seeking a Data Analyst – LFI for its Data Governance team in CityScape, Phoenix. You will prepare for Large Financial Institution status by gathering, analyzing, and reporting key data, becoming a Reg YY SME, and collaborating across teams to implement data solutions.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, UAT, and continuous process improvement with heavy emphasis on FR 2052a, FR Y-14, and FR Y-15 compliance. Strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis or similar role.
• 2+ years using data analysis tools (SQL, Excel) and visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI).
• Experience with project management and prioritizing multiple deliverables.
• Willingness to learn Reg YY and related regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of banking operations and applicable regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities

• Develop business requirements to support LFI readiness per FRB rules for a Category IV institution.
• Provide input into Technology deliverables to ensure successful implementation.
• Perform UAT to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Lead or participate in workshops to clarify requirements and resolve defects.
• Understand FR 2052a, FR Y-14, FR Y-15 and reflect changes in business documents.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of reports delivered to internal stakeholders.
• Update and optimize reporting processes for accuracy and efficiency.
• Analyze datasets to identify trends and insights for improvement.
• Validate data and perform regular quality checks.
• Collaborate with teams to gather data requirements and analytical needs.
• Use SQL to query and analyze data.
• Document data sourcing methodologies and processes.
• Develop data visualizations to communicate key metrics.

Skills

SQL

Excel

Tableau

Power BI

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Technology, or related field

Tools

SQL

Job description

What You’ll Do

As a Data Analyst – LFI, you’ll be part of a team within Business Data Governance to prepare for Large Financial Institution (LFI) status, responsible for supporting the organization by gathering, analyzing, and reporting on key business data. You’ll become a SME in Reg YY after spending significant time learning Reg YY and other related reporting regulations (i.e., FR 2052a, FR Y-14, FR Y-15, etc.). You’ll also collaborate with a team dedicated to developing, testing, and executing data for LFI readiness. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for working with data.

• Development of business requirements is specifically required to support LFI readiness as required by FRB regulations for a Category IV institution.
• Provide input into Technology’s deliverables to ensure the Technology’s implementation success.
• Perform UAT test (User Acceptance Testing) to ensure accuracy and integrity of data.
• Manage and participate in workshops to flesh out and problem-solve certain requirements, defects, or questions.
• Understand the Federal Reserve’s FR 2052a, FR Y-14, and FR Y-15 rules and to reflect changes in the business requirements documents.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all reports delivered to internal stakeholders.
• Regularly update and optimize existing reporting processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and relevance if needed.
• Perform analysis on datasets to identify trends, insights, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity by performing data validation and regular quality checks.
• Partner with teams across the business gather data requirements and understand their analytical needs.
• Ability to use SQL tool for querying and analyzing data
• Maintain documentation of data sourcing processes and methodologies.
• Develop data visualizations to communicate key metrics and insights effectively.

Job Title

Data Analyst – LFI, Data Governance

Location

CityScape

What You’ll Do

As a Data Analyst – LFI, you’ll be part of a team within Business Data Governance to prepare for Large Financial Institution (LFI) status, responsible for supporting the organization by gathering, analyzing, and reporting on key business data. You’ll become a SME in Reg YY after spending significant time learning Reg YY and other related reporting regulations (i.e., FR 2052a, FR Y-14, FR Y-15, etc.). You’ll also collaborate with a team dedicated to developing, testing, and executing data for LFI readiness. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for working with data.

• Development of business requirements is specifically required to support LFI readiness as required by FRB regulations for a Category IV institution.
• Provide input into Technology’s deliverables to ensure the Technology’s implementation success.
• Perform UAT test (User Acceptance Testing) to ensure accuracy and integrity of data.
• Manage and participate in workshops to flesh out and problem-solve certain requirements, defects, or questions.
• Understand the Federal Reserve’s FR 2052a, FR Y-14, and FR Y-15 rules and to reflect changes in the business requirements documents.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all reports delivered to internal stakeholders.
• Regularly update and optimize existing reporting processes to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and relevance if needed.
• Perform analysis on datasets to identify trends, insights, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity by performing data validation and regular quality checks.
• Partner with teams across the business gather data requirements and understand their analytical needs.
• Ability to use SQL tool for querying and analyzing data
• Maintain documentation of data sourcing processes and methodologies.
• Develop data visualizations to communicate key metrics and insights effectively.

What You’ll Need

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Technology, or another related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data analysis, or a similar role.
• 2 year experience working with data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Excel) and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and be proficient in handling and interpreting large datasets.
• Experience with project management and managing multiple priorities and deliverables.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learning applicable regulatory regulations with significant effort learning Reg YY (e.g. FR 2052a, FR Y-14, FR Y-15)
• Intermediate knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
• Intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits You’ll Love

We offer all the important things you'd want - like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!

About The Company

Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands - Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank - that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.

Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email [e-mail] or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.

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