First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts. Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., First Citizens is the largest family-controlled bank in the United States, providing a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. We offer an array of general banking services including a network of 500-plus branches in 23 states; commercial banking expertise delivering best-in-class lending, leasing and other financial services coast to coast; and a nationwide direct bank. Parent company First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $215 billion in assets.

This is a remote role that may be hired in several markets across the United States.It is preferred that the candidate be in a commutable distance to Raleigh, NC.

This Business Analyst III performs complex data analysis to identify factors that affect business profitability, growth, and efficiency. Determines improvements or solutions to address identified issues. Produces and updates reporting and dashboards, frequently creating new coding and processes with minimal manager oversight. Presents complex analytical results to various business partners and stakeholders. Serves in a consultancy capacity with business stakeholders - work is strongly focused on producing analytics and actionable insights for stakeholders and partners. Communicates and distills complicated data sets and analyses to various business partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis - Sources, compiles, and interprets data. Performs advanced data analysis, effectively communicating and directing analysis output.
• Operational Support - Provides support for business operations by responding to inquiries, identifying issues, and working to improve team practices. Assists in streamlining daily work-flow for overall unit, resolving escalated matters where possible. Implements recommended modifications and enhancements. May serve as an analytics resource to wider organization or business units.
• Identifying Objectives - Determines business needs through complex analysis and reporting. Develops strategies to achieve company and department goals, and communicates these through the use of specifications, project plans, or other forms of documentation.
• Reporting - Produces reports based on data analysis, industry trends, and process capabilities. Conveys patterns, problems, and areas of improvement. May develop process enhancements based on reporting.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years of experience in Analytics, or Modeling, or Reporting

OR

• High School Diploma or GED and 8 years of experience in Analytics, or Modeling, or Reporting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Alteryx/SAS/Tableau.
• Experience in data management and transformation, data modeling, and banking acumen is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.