Data and Analytics Analyst - Data Governance and Reporting

Regions Financial Corporation; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Regions Financial Corporation is seeking a Data and Analytics Analyst to transform data for operational and decision-making purposes. You will work with senior analysts to gather insights for leaders to drive data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities include building reports and dashboards with Power BI, SQL, and Excel, ensuring data quality, and aligning with data governance standards across the organization. Onsite role with structured delivery expectations.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Statistics, or related field
• Or, a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Statistics, or related field and two years of experience in a data analytics or related role
• Experience with SQL, SAS, and BI tools is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing reports valuable, readable, and presentable to stakeholders
• Prepares visual reports/presentations for management
• Interprets and analyzes data to provide insights for operational impact and trends
• Performs data analysis to help achieve data automation
• Creates and maintains databases to classify and store information
• Completes day-to-day deliverables and ad-hoc data reports
• Performs data audits and data quality management
• Monitors data analytics trends and identifies improvement opportunities
• Partners with Data Governance to implement data quality requirements
• Develops, maintains, and analyzes reports, dashboards, and business insights using Power BI, SQL, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Monitors and improves data quality and ensures compliance with governance policies

Skills

SQL

SAS

Power BI

Excel

Data governance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in relevant field

Two years data analytics experience

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.

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Job Description:

At Regions, the Data and Analytics Analyst transforms data into a meaningful format for operational and/or decision-making purposes. Focusing on day-to-day deliverables, this role works with senior analysts and managers to gather and interpret data for leaders to make data-driven decisions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing reports that are valuable, readable, and presentable to stakeholders
• Assists in the preparation of visual reports/presentations to present analysis to management
• Interprets, analyzes, and provides insights to teams and managers to determine operational impact, trends, and opportunities
• Performs data analysis to help achieve data automation
• Creates and maintains databases to help classify & store information
• Completes day-to-day deliverables and ad-hoc data reports to support business needs/projects and answer data related questions
• Ensures compliance by performing quality data audits, mining, and management
• Monitors data and analytics trends and seeks opportunities for continuous improvement
• Partners with the centralized Data Governance team to implement and support data governance and data quality requirements

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Statistics, or related field
• Or, a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Statistics, or related field and two (2) years of experience in a data analytics or related role

Preferences

• Experience utilizing analytical software such as Structured Query Language (SQL), Statistical Analysis System (SAS), SAS Enterprise Miner, and applicable Microsoft Office applications
• Working knowledge of business intelligence software (e.g. Tableau, Power BI)

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation

Additional Job Requirements

This role is a balanced blend of Data & Analytics and Data Governance, supporting business reporting and analytics while ensuring adherence to the bank's data governance framework, policies, and standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop, maintain, and analyze reports, dashboards, and business insights using Power BI, SQL, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Monitor, measure, and improve data quality through ongoing assessment, issue identification, root cause analysis, and remediation efforts.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise and regulatory data governance policies, standards, and controls.
• Partner with centralized Data Management and Governance teams to implement governance best practices and support data management initiatives.
• Investigate data quality issues, recommend corrective actions, and elevate threshold breaches as appropriate.
• Manage and track data quality remediation plans, coordinating with business and technology stakeholders to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain inventories and catalogs of data assets to support data transparency, accessibility, and governance objectives.
• Translate business requirements and rules into data quality controls, validation rules, and monitoring processes.
• Manage and resolve data-related issues while supporting continuous improvement of data integrity, accuracy, and reliability across the organization.

This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the