Business Analyst

Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Status: Full-Time
Company: PREMIER Bankcard

Responsible for the completion of analytically driven actionable insights and the tracking/reporting processes within an analytics team, completing tasks/analyses in support of all assigned Operational Areas.

This position is an on-site opportunity at our PREMIER Bankcard location in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 

• Ability to understand both the data and the business well enough to formulate questions, analyze and deliver insights to business executives on possible changes to business operations, products, or services.
• Seek out business opportunities using data and provide recommendations to management.
• Capable of independent research; must be able to fulfill the responsibilities of the position with little or no supervision; assesses priorities and changing needs and directs others accordingly.
• Identify and/or develop advanced analytical techniques that enable the business to respond proactively to shifts in market dynamics.
• Utilize Cloud data environment leveraging tools such as Snowflake, Tidal and DBeaver.
• Experience with techniques for both qualitative and quantitative analysis and with using statistical approaches to solve analytics problems.
• Leverage advanced mathematics, programming, and tools (such as statistical modeling, machine learning, and artificial intelligence) to perform large-scale analysis.
• Exhibit intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, a healthy skepticism, good intuition, problem-solving abilities, and creativity.
• Ability to lead and/or mentor lower-level analysts.
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the progress and impact of strategic initiatives.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations to communicate strategic insights and performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Monitor key risk metrics, trends, and portfolio performance indicators.
• Identify emerging credit risks and provide recommendations for risk mitigation strategies.
• Responsibilities may include leading a team of analysts.

• Preferred minimum requirements include a bachelor’s degree in data science/Analytics or a related field (i.e. Business), and two (2+) or more years of practical business experience in financial services with preference given to experience in consumer finance.

• The ideal candidate would possess actionable understanding of credit card systems. Combination of education/experience that would enable incumbent to meet essential functions and required competencies of the position would be considered for the right candidate.

• Special consideration given to advanced degrees in related fields such as Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science and Business Administration.

• Expertise with Power BI or equivalent (Tableau, Qlik Sense), SQL and/or SAS or equivalent (Python, R), and cloud computing/databases (Snowflake/ DBeaver/ Tidal).  Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in the English language.  Must possess the ability to communicate complex analytical findings into consumable, action-driven business insights.

• Ability to work independently, while empowered to make decisions.

• Attention to detail, analytical, organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills required.

• Ability to handle stress, exercise self-control, adhere to company policies and procedures, and uphold The PREMIER Way.

• Full medical benefits when working 20+ hours per week
• Traditional and High Deductible health plan options available
• FREE dental and vision coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off plans
• 401(k) – dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% of total compensation
• Special discounts and offers for events at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
• PREMIER Wellness Program
• Paid Community Volunteer Hours – PREMIER averages 30,000 hours per year
• Fun Employee Parties

• Emphasis on personal success, respect, health, wellness, fun and giving back
• Employees are rewarded, valued, and celebrated for hard work
• Various Career advancement opportunities and growth
• Appreciation is shown through concerts, outdoor bashes, cash, car giveaways and more