Business Analyst II

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union • Sacramento, CA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

We’re always looking for diverse, talented, service-oriented people to join our exceptional team.

Business Analyst II

The pay range for this position is listed below. Our pay ranges are built to allow for candidates with various levels of skill and experience to be considered, as well as for room for growth and tenure achieved in a role over time. Typical new hire salary offers fall within the minimum to midpoint of a pay range for many candidates. Any offer extended to a candidate will be based upon their unique set of knowledge, skills, education, and experience as well as internal equity.

Pay Range:
$83,383.00 - $125,075.00

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Please note this position is required to be onsite full-time, 5 days a week.

Who We Are

SchoolsFirst FCU is the largest credit union in California and the nation’s largest credit union serving the educational community. We exclusively serve California school employees and their families. We were recently ranked the #1 credit union in California by Forbes, and recognized as one of the 50 Most Engaged WorkplacesTM in North America by Achievers. We’re growing and looking for talented, service-oriented people to join our team.

What We Believe

There’s a reason we love coming to work every day. We have the privilege of serving those who build the future: school employees, and the families whose sacrifices make their work possible. Not only are we passionate about living our mission of providing Members with world-class personal service and financial security, but we’re also dedicated to providing service to each other. That means creating an environment where you’re empowered to do what you do best every day, with opportunities for ongoing development and growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

Under general supervision, performs complex research and analysis of current processes, metrics and develops reports in order to provide recommendations for improvement aimed at improving organizational performance, decision making and operational success within the business unit operations.

Conducts root cause analysis in order to evaluate, compare and identify possible solutions aimed at improving current practices and processes, determine best practices and solve issues related to business unit operations.
Create reports using internal reporting tools, and/or create reports using SQL or Crystal Reports.
Examines and evaluates, and analyzes business unit reports in order to develop new, improve existing, validate the use, and create controls.
Plays a lead role in the development of business unit policies, models and performance measures for the business unit.
Participates in efforts to develop, collect and analyze metrics and continually improve processes owned by the business unit.
Develops effective reporting tools for the business unit. Analyzes discrepancies in existing reports and makes recommendations for updates.
Identify business unit needs using various analysis techniques such as data flow modeling and workflow analysis. Solicit information through interviews, workshops, and/or existing systems documentation or procedures.
Subject matter expert on the specified system(s) or application(s) and acts as the sole point of contact between the business unit and Information Technology.
Develops and makes recommendations for action to senior management based on research and analysis.
Assists Vice President in developing plans to support the business unit’s goals (financial, quality, production, Member service, operational efficiency, etc.).
Design, document and analyze the business unit’s workflow, business rules, activities and trends and compares analyses against the service standards and best practices. Identifies gaps between current processes and the desired state, designs new processes and develops process performance measures. Presents findings and works with management to transition to a new process.
Conducts preliminary research for project requests. Defines project scope and objectives when applicable. Acts as a lead on a number of key projects for the business unit, in the absence of a project manager. Works directly with appropriate business unit personnel to understand project concept, objectives and approach. Takes assigned business unit projects from original concept through final implementation, with minimal guidance.
May assist in the research and negotiation of contracts.

Additional Job Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with regulatory compliance and assigned training requirements including but not limited to BSA regulations corresponding to their specific job duties. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary and other employment related actions.

Qualifications

5-7 years of previous related experience required.
License/Certifications - Must have completed and passed SQL test provided by IT division.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge and understanding of computer software and applications used to support report development including, but not limited to, SQL, Crystal Reports, Microsoft Office, Visio, Microsoft Project. General understanding of programming, database design and development, data sources and data feeds used to populate reports.
Uses relevant technology.
Applies expertise appropriately.
Develops relevant knowledge.
Understanding of credit union business lines including lending, shares, investment services, asset/liability etc.
Understanding of existing reporting systems such as DSS and EIS, information process flows within the credit union, month end processing and reporting cycles, security requirements and how to manage and secure reporting.
Knowledge/previous experience with financial and operational reporting.
Provide project coordination for reporting initiatives.
Coordinate/standardize tool use for standard and custom reporting.
Research and recommend reporting packages that provide cost effectiveness, efficiency, performance and flexibility based on business requirements.
While not responsible for creating technical specifications, must have the technical knowledge to help guide the decisions.
Experience working with tech leads and end-users.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. SchoolsFirst FCU is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or genetic information.

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