Data Business Analyst

Northmarq; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K match

Annual discretionary contribution

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Education assistance

Volunteer paid time off

Charitable contribution match

Job summary

Northmarq, a premier capital markets resource for commercial real estate, seeks a Data Business Analyst to support our Bloomington, MN platform. You will lead data integrity initiatives, coordinate cross-functional projects, and ensure timely delivery of data-related tasks across Salesforce and related processes.

The role blends technical expertise with leadership, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience in data management and coordination.
• 3–5 years of experience in data management, operations, or business analysis with project management responsibilities.
• Salesforce.com is preferred but not required; familiarity with CRM systems is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, vlookup, pivot tables, macros).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in commercial real estate preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects involving Data Management, IT, and business teams.
• Plan, organize, and manage data-related projects including migration, cleansing, and integration.
• Serve as liaison between Data Management, IT, and business teams to define scope and timelines.
• Identify opportunities to streamline data workflows and improve Salesforce data governance and quality assurance.
• Monitor and maintain Salesforce data accuracy through audits, cleansing, and validation.
• Develop and deliver ad hoc reports, dashboards, and status updates to stakeholders.
• Manage helpdesk requests related to data updates and troubleshooting.
• Create and maintain project documentation and timelines.

Skills

Data management

Project coordination

Salesforce familiarity

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

CRM systems

Data governance

Azure DevOps / Asana / Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Azure DevOps

Asana

Agile

Job description

At Northmarq, you can be part of something special. Northmarq is a unique capital markets resource for commercial real estate investors, providing our clients access to experts in debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management. We offer you a career path with best-in-class training, and we foster inclusive teams committed to collaboration, mentoring, and growth. At Northmarq, we will help you unlock your potential – whether you are an industry veteran or you’re just getting started. Your new career is waiting. Start something special today.

Northmarq was voted by Real Estate Forum as one of The Best Places to Work in Commercial Real Estate!

Northmarq is seeking a Data Business Analyst with strong project management skills to support our national platform in our Bloomington, MN office. This role will lead and coordinate data integrity initiatives, manage cross-functional projects, and ensure the timely execution of data-related deliverables. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with organizational and leadership skills to drive efficiency and accuracy across Salesforce and related data processes.

• This position offers a flexible work environment and is available for an immediate start.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects involving Data Management, IT, and business teams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Plan, organize, and manage data-related projects, including data migration, cleansing, and integration initiatives, ensuring timely completion and alignment with business goals.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Data Management, IT, and business teams to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to streamline data workflows and implement best practices for Salesforce data governance and quality assurance.
• Monitor and maintain Salesforce data accuracy through routine audits, cleansing, and validation processes.
• Develop and deliver ad hoc reports, dashboards, and project status updates to stakeholders.
• Manage helpdesk requests related to data updates, record merging, and troubleshooting, ensuring timely resolution.
• Create and maintain project documentation, including process maps, timelines, and status reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent experience in data management and project coordination.
• 3–5 years of experience in data management, operations, or business analysis with demonstrated project management responsibilities.
• Salesforce.com is preferred but not required; familiarity with CRM systems is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills (formulas, vlookups, pivot tables, macros).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in commercial real estate preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Familiarity with project management tools and methods such as Azure DevOps, Asana, Agile, or similar frameworks.

Northmarq offers a highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, education assistance, volunteer paid time off, charitable contribution match and so much more!

Minnesota Residents: Northmarq carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The salary range for the Data Business Analyst position is $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 annually. This range is a good faith estimate and the actual compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.