Data & Systems Analyst I

Stifel Financial Corp.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stifel Financial Corp. seeks a Data & Systems Analyst I to support the Compliance technology stack, including AML operations. You will help manage platforms, validate data, and assist with reporting using SQL, Power BI, Power Automate, and AI-enabled tools.

The role emphasizes analytical problem-solving, accurate data handling, and collaboration with Compliance and IT teams. A Bachelor's degree and 1+ year of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years IT, systems support, operations, or related experience.
• Experience with business or enterprise systems, including testing, reporting, or administration.
• Experience in financial services or regulated environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support administration and day-to-day operation of technology platforms across Compliance.
• Assist with user access, entitlements, and system configuration.
• Perform data validation, reconciliations, and basic analysis for reporting and system processes.
• Query data with SQL and assist with reporting requests.
• Assist with system testing, regression testing, and deployment validation.
• Investigate issues and track technology requests.
• Maintain documentation of procedures and testing results.
• Support system upgrades and integrations.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting and automation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Detail orientation

Communication

Automation interest

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Power Automate

AI-enabled tech

JIRA

Job description

Why Stifel

Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.

Why Stifel

Stifel strives for a culture that puts its clients and associates first: a culture where everyone belongs, everyone is welcome, and everyone contributes to the success of our clients, their careers, and the firm as a whole.

Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.

What You'll Be Doing

The Data & Systems Analyst I is a member of the Technology & Analytics team responsible for supporting the systems, data, reporting, and technology needs of teams across the Compliance organization, including the Firm's Global Anti-Money Laundering (AML) department. This role supports the administration and operation of key technology platforms, performs data validation and testing, assists with reporting and analysis, and helps ensure the accuracy and reliability of systems and data used by Compliance. The role is well suited for an individual with experience working with business or enterprise systems, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and an interest in SQL, Power BI, Power Automate, and AI-enabled technologies.

What We're Looking For

• Support the administration, maintenance, and day-to-day operation of technology platforms used across the Compliance organization.
• Assist with user access, entitlements, system configuration, and other system administration activities.\
• Perform data validation, reconciliations, and basic analysis to support system and reporting processes.
• Assist with recurring and ad hoc reporting requests and use SQL to query and validate data.
• Assist with system testing, regression testing, and deployment validation for system changes and enhancements.
• Investigate system, data, and reporting issues and el
• Support the intake and tracking of system, reporting, and technology requests.
• Maintain documentation of system procedures, reporting logic, testing results, and support activities.
• Assist with system upgrades, vendor implementations, and technology enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting and operational processes through technology and automation.
• Develop technical capabilities with SQL, Power BI, Power Automate, AI-enabled technologies, and other tools used by the team.
• Collaborate with Compliance stakeholders, senior team members, internal technology teams, and vendors as appropriate.

What You'll Bring

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with an emphasis on accuracy, testing, and documentation.
• Basic understanding of structured data, reporting, and data validation concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with business and technical stakeholders.
• Interest in using technology, data, reporting, and automation to improve business processes.

Education & Experience

• Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum Required: 1+ years of IT, systems support, operations, financial services, or related experience.
• Minimum Required: Experience working with business or enterprise systems, including system support, administration, testing, configuration, reporting, or related activities.
• Preferred: Experience supporting financial services, regulatory, Compliance, or other highly controlled business environments.

Licenses & Credentials

• Minimum Required: None.

Systems & Technology

• Minimum Required: Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with SQL, relational databases, or data querying concepts is preferred.
• Familiarity with reporting and visualization tools such as Power BI or SSRS is a plus.
• Familiarity with Power Automate, Microsoft Copilot, or other automation and AI-enabled technologies is a plus.
• Familiarity with JIRA, or similar work management and ticketing platforms is a plus.

About Stifel

Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up. We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas. Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients’ money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.

While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations. Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more. Let’s talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.

At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.

Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.