Lead Business Analyst

Federal Reserve Bank of New York; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 199,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Matching 401(k)

Retirement/Pension Plan

Paid Family Care Leave

Generous vacation and holidays

Job summary

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is seeking a Lead Business Analyst to drive strategic and tactical decisions through advanced data analytics. You will lead complex analyses, develop insights, and guide implementation of innovative business solutions across functions.

The role requires 8+ years in business analysis, strong knowledge of cash operations, and expertise in SQL, Python, and data visualization tools. A collaborative, metrics-driven leader will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred and 8+ years of business analysis experience.
• Strong knowledge of cash operations, systems, and metrics.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and complex projects.
• Proven ability to collect, transform, analyze, and report data to drive decisions.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex data analysis to inform group operations and strategic planning.
• Model datasets, identify trends, and forecast insights for decisions.
• Develop recommendations and guide implementation of business solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to model outcomes of strategic initiatives.
• Oversee projects, facilitate meetings, and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Data analysis

Team leadership

SQL

Python

Tableau

Power BI

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

8+ years experience in business analysis

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

SQL

MS Project

MS Access

Job description

Company Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco We are the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco — public servants with a mission to advance the nation’s monetary, financial, and payment systems to build a stronger economy for all Americans. As part of the nation’s central bank, we are committed to understanding and serving the vibrant, expansive communities of the Twelfth District, which covers the nine western states of the U.S. That means we seek and appreciate new perspectives and build opportunities to learn and grow. At the SF Fed, we approach our work with integrity and a commitment to service.

About the Role

This role leverages deep business knowledge and advanced analytical expertise to drive strategic and tactical decision-making across the organization. The Lead Business Analyst will lead complex analysis initiatives, develop actionable insights, and guide the implementation of innovative business solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical leader who thrives on solving high-impact business problems and influencing cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complex and broad data analysis to inform decisions on group operations, strategic planning, and high-impact business issues
• Direct the collection, modeling, analysis, and interpretation of complex datasets, identifying key trends and patterns to uncover business influences
• Develop forecasts, insights, and strategic/tactical recommendations based on business data and operational knowledge
• Determine optimal analytical approaches and create innovative methods to improve individual and team workflows; enhance analytical architecture and procedures
• Partner with key stakeholders to assess business needs and model potential outcomes of strategic initiatives
• Lead team projects and programs to resolve business issues, including project management responsibilities (meeting facilitation, documentation, follow-up), while collaborating with cross-functional leaders to ensure successful completion

Additional Responsibilities:

• Create specifications for reports and analyses based on business requirements and available data
• Provide expert-level consultation and guidance to management and staff
• Research external best practices and evaluate suitability for internal application
• Develop, monitor, and analyze solution metrics; execute corrective actions as needed to ensure business satisfaction

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Typically, 8+ years of relevant business analysis experience

Qualifications:

• Strong breadth and depth of knowledge in Cash operations, systems, and metrics
• In-depth knowledge of products/services supported by District Cash Support
• Prior experience leading teams and working independently on complex projects
• Proven experience collecting, transforming, analyzing, and reporting complex data to drive major business decisions
• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally to meet stakeholder needs
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite

Preferred skills:

• Project management experience
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Experience with programming languages such as R or Python
• Advanced skills in SQL, MS Power Apps, MS Project, MS Access, or similar database tools

Base Salary Range:

• Sand Francisco: MIN: 124,000 MID: 161,500 MAX: 198,700
• Los Angeles: MIN: 113,200 MID: 147,100 MAX: 180,900
• Seattle: MIN: 112,000 MID: 145,400 MAX: 178,800
• Phoenix: MIN: 98,300 MID: 127,600 MAX: 156,900
• Salt Lake City: MIN: 99,500 MID: 129,100 MAX: 158,800

Benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Matching 401(k)
• Retirement/Pension Plan
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Backup Child Care Program
• Paid Family Care Leave
• Generous vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Pet Insurance

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

The SF Fed is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full Time / Part Time Full time Regular / Temporary Regular Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes Job Category Operations Family Group Work Shift First (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

Our People are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward.