Business Data Analyst jobs in Lake Charles, LA

Summary

The Business Systems Analyst is responsible for supporting the bank’s strategic goals relative to all processes and systems utilized for core functions to help maximize productivity and communication. This position will act as a liaison between the various business units to ensure that all core related functions and transactions are completed in the most efficient manner by utilizing all technology and resources available. 

Specific Job Functions

• Acts as the System Administrator on designated system and maintains interfaces to/from ancillary systems. 
• Analyzes and revamps existing processes and procedures to ensure they are processed as efficiently as possible. 
• Evaluates current processes and recommends process improvements and efficiencies. 
• Collaborates with various departments to ensure that the most efficient process is implemented and maintained, working closely with Product Development, Retail, Operations, Compliance, Risk, and IT. 
• Ensures that all new processes, products, and functionality are fully tested and validated prior to implementation into the production environment. 
• Ensures that all changes to system processes and procedures are effectively communicated to all internal and external customers in a consistent and timely manner. 
• Ensures the highest level of internal customer support is provided to all employees. 
• Documents and analyzes all requests from employees to ensure a high level of support and to identify areas of potential future improvements. 
• Analyzes data and provides summary reports to assist management in making informed decisions. 
• Responsible for maintaining a flexible and expandable program to support bank growth: including sales, service, revenue, and geographic footprint.
• Manages all areas of responsibility, including procedures that support the bank’s infrastructure, current and future, ensuring appropriate user capabilities and efficient processes while controlling risks. 
• Responsible for strategic project management and support. 
• Provides formalized project management including detailed written project plans, assigned resources, detailed action items, due dates, milestones, and budget for all projects.
• Ensures that all resources are utilized to successfully complete projects in a timely manner. 
• Provides detailed documentation on projects and status updates.
• Actively participates in committee meetings ensuring that all projects are documented and fully discussed with status and budgetary updates. 
• Prepares and presents recommendation/proposals to Operating Committee and other committees to seek approval for major projects. 
• Responsible for ensuring that designated core system functions are compliant with all federal and state regulatory guidance. 
• Monitors regulatory requirements to ensure processes and procedures are addressed and properly implemented prior to mandatory implementation dates. 
• Maintains department policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance. 
• Documents related items in a clear and concise manner to address and document the bank’s compliance efforts. 
• Manages responsibilities for safety and soundness and compliance regulatory exam efforts. 
• Employee will be designated one of the following core system functions: Loans, Deposits, edelivery/imaging, BSA-AML, or Teller. 

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 8-10 years of experience in banking core systems.
• A minimum of 3 years of (edelivery/imaging, BSA-AML, teller, loans, deposits) core system function experience is required.
• Experience can run concurrently. 
• Extensive knowledge of bank policies and procedure and internal processing systems. 
• Extensive knowledge of Federal and State banking regulations. 
• Possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients. 
• Must exhibit strong project management skills.
• Proficient in computer skills and Microsoft Suite.
• Must be willing to travel on occasions. 

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