Sr. Business Analyst - Business Banking

KeyBank; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 80.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

KeyBank seeks a Business Analytics Senior Associate to apply advanced analytics, map processes, and create data visualizations that drive strategic decisions. You will collaborate with executives across business units, technology, operations, and finance, communicating insights clearly to stakeholders.

Required: 5+ years in financial services, strong business acumen, and expertise in SQL, Python, R, Cognos, SAS, Tableau, Excel, and Google Cloud. (Hybrid work with in-office priority).

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, MIS, analytics/data science, engineering, or related field (required).
• 5+ years of relevant financial services experience (required).
• Experience in banking with understanding of key drivers of financial results (preferred).

Aufgaben

• Deliver moderate to complex analyses and reports using Python, Hadoop, R, SQL, SAS and Google Cloud.
• Lead conversations with business partners and deliver visuals and stories to stakeholders.
• Mentor junior analysts and review their work to maintain quality.
• Collaborate with executive leadership across units and ensure clear communication.

Kenntnisse

SQL

Python

R

Cognos

SAS

Tableau

Excel

Google Cloud

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, MIS, analytics/data science, engineering, or related field

Tools

Hadoop

Google Cloud

Jobbeschreibung

Location: 4910 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn Ohio

Job Summary

The Business Analytics Senior Associate applies advanced tools and technical expertise to deliver actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. By conducting complex analyses, mapping processes, and creating impactful data visualizations, they identify trends and recommend solutions to business challenges. The role involves direct collaboration with executive leadership across business units, technology, operations, and finance, ensuring clear and effective communication with all stakeholders. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, critical thinking, industry insight, trend recognition, and the ability to anticipate business needs.

Essential Functions

• Independently deliver moderate to more complex analyses and reports; Work with large datasets - using standard tools such as Python, Hadoop, R, SQL, SAS and Google Cloud - to solve business problems; Analyze and resolve anomalies discovered when using quantitative tools and techniques
• Lead conversations with business partners; Effectively communicate key points to respective stakeholders; Develop and deliver presentations, tools and visualizations that include the right data and "tell the right story" to business partners
• Identify and anticipate business needs and understand how to obtain information
• Review work product of junior staff; Provide input, direction, and mentorship
• Manage integration/coordination of activities typically within own team
• Ensure solutions are appropriately documented. Create procedures/processes to ensure ongoing testing/validation of solutions
• Performs other duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice
• Complies with all KeyBank policies and procedures, including without limitation, acting professionally at all times, conducting business ethically, avoiding conflicts of interest, and acting in the best interests of Key's clients and Key.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, MIS, analytics/data science, engineering, or related field or equivalent experience (required)

Work Experience

• 5+ years of relevant financial services experience (required)
• Experience in banking industry with a strong understanding of key drivers of financial results (preferred)

Skills

• Advanced skills in tools such asSQL, Python, R, Cognos, SAS, Tableau, Excel, andGoogle Cloudfor data manipulation and analysis.
• Expertise in designing and creating compelling dashboards and reports to tell visual stories, highlighting key insights and support strategic business decisions.
• Strong ability to access and interpret data from enterprise data warehouses and supply chains.
• Delivers clear, persuasive communication tailored to stakeholders; proactively shares relevant information and excels in high-stakes or conflict-driven conversations.
• Builds strong relationships and collaborates effectively; consults with mid-level leaders to resolve key issues and influence outcomes.
• Leverages deep banking and financial insight to drive data-informed strategies aligned with business goals and market dynamics
• Applies structured thinking to complex problems; anticipates risks, integrates cross-functional perspectives, identify trends, and vets solutions thoroughly.
• Experience in reviewing work, mentoring junior analysts, and contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Consistently meets goals and holds self and others accountable; maintains focus on priorities and escalates challenges when needed.
• Familiarity with Agile development practices, including iterative development and continuous feedback loops.

Core Competencies

• All KeyBank employees are expected to demonstrate Key's Values and sustain proficiency in identified Leadership Competencies.

Physical Demands

• General Office - Prolonged sitting, ability to communicate face to face in person or on the phone with teammates and clients, frequent use of PC/laptop, occasional lifting/pushing/pulling of backpacks, computer bags up to 10 lbs.

Driving Requirements

• Ability to occasionally operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver's license.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

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