Data & Analytics Consultant (HYBRID) (Richmond, VA)

Atlantic Union Bank; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Business Data Analyst to lead strategic initiatives and deliver business intelligence solutions. This senior role involves consulting with business leaders, developing actionable insights, and mentoring junior analysts. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of analytics technologies and strong communication skills. This is an exciting opportunity to influence key business decisions through data-driven insights and to contribute to the development of analytical capabilities within a dynamic team. If you are passionate about data and analytics, this role offers a platform to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional data analytics experience working closely with business leaders.
• Proven mastery in descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.

Responsibilities

• Consult with senior leaders to understand strategic initiatives and business problems.
• Develop actionable statistical analyses to provide insights to leadership.
• Lead the development of data and analytical capabilities and mentor analysts.

Skills

Business Analytics

Descriptive Analytics

Predictive Analytics

SQL

Data Management

Communication Skills

Consultation Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Visio

Jira

Job description

Job Title: Senior Business Data Analyst

This position is the most senior role within the business-data analyst job family and is responsible for partnering with senior business leaders to provide consultancy in envisioning and executing strategic business initiatives. The role involves translating these initiatives into the design and delivery of business intelligence solutions and formulating viable options for key business decisions. The incumbent also reviews the work of junior analysts, leads projects, and handles complex analysis.

This role is characterized by providing consultancy and leading the delivery of business intelligence solutions. This will be achieved through expert knowledge of supported business areas, well-developed consultancy skills, and mastery of data analytics—from descriptive to prescriptive analytics.

Across any deployed business area, the incumbent independently consults with senior leaders and support partners, effectively collaborating with stakeholders, coordinating data professionals, advising on business decisions, and initiating analytical solutions.

Depending on the business area, specialized knowledge and experience may be required.

Responsibilities:

1. Consult with senior leaders to understand strategic initiatives, business problems, and solution intents. Identify key data points and analytical approaches to demonstrate value.
2. Develop and deliver actionable statistical analyses to provide insights to leadership.
3. Support data analysts by providing technical guidance, coaching, and review of their work.
4. Lead the development of data and analytical capabilities, sourcing, developing, and delivering content, as well as mentoring analysts.
5. Design and build management information solutions, including reports, dashboards (Power BI, Tableau), and data-driven models. Collaborate with technical SMEs to operationalize recurring jobs.
6. Develop forecasts, predictive models, and prescriptive analytics to inform scenario planning. Ensure models comply with governance policies.
7. Prepare complex descriptive and diagnostic analyses and visualizations, communicate findings clearly, and recommend actions.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., mathematics, statistics, data analytics, finance, computer science, MIS, business administration).
• At least 5 years of professional data analytics experience working closely with business leaders.
• Proven mastery in descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.
• Business-specific experience may be required depending on the role's focus.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Deep knowledge of business analytics technologies, techniques, and practices for performance evaluation and reporting.
• Strong strategic, analytical, communication, and consultation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in SQL or similar tools, with strong data management skills.
• Proficiency with Tableau and Power BI.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Visio, Jira, and other relevant tools.

Organizational Relationship:

This position reports to a Business Intelligence Manager within the BLI Group.

Salary will be based on education, experience, and certifications. The role includes participation in incentive or profit-sharing plans. Benefits details are available at our benefits page.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintain a drug-free workplace.

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