Sr. Business Data Analyst - Hybrid

Who We Are BankUnited (NYSE: BKU) is a national bank headquartered in Miami Lakes, Florida with banking centers in Florida, the New York metropolitan area, Dallas and Atlanta. BankUnited has two subsidiaries, Pinnacle Public Finance headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona and Bridge Funding Group headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial and collaborative culture encompassing the best minds, the brightest talent and the boldest decision makers. BankUnited is honored to announce that we have been included on the Newsweek and Statista America's Most Trusted Companies Award List BankUnited has been recognized by Newsweek for two outstanding awards in 2023 as one of America's Greatest Workplaces and as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters , which acknowledges our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace. Our Culture At BankUnited, we foster a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees have the opportunity to advance, grow and achieve their goals. Our rally cry is to GO FOR MORE, a call to action to go above and beyond to provide the best customer experience to every client and to GO FOR MORE in your career. Why BankUnited Working for BankUnited offers you exciting challenges and opportunities to advance your professional development, while empowering you to deliver and be your best. We are happy to report the average tenure according to LinkedIn insights is 8.3 years. We strive to provide a competitive benefits plan to our employees and are proud to have been nationally ranked 1 as one of the 2023 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America by Springbuk and awarded HEALTHIEST EMPLOYER by the South Florida Business Journal since 2020. As a company, we believe we are only as successful as our people and are committed to providing training and innovative resources that prepare you to reach your full potential. That's why in addition to tuition reimbursement, we provide our employees with exciting career coaching, courses and training through our own GO FOR MORE Academy and mentoring opportunities through our iCARE (Inclusive Community of Advocacy, Respect and Equality) program. At BankUnited, we strive to provide our employees with a work life balance. Specifically, retail branches operate 5 days a week Monday - Friday, excluding evening and/or weekend hours. For many of our positions, we offer a hybrid work environment, as well as a remote work environment for designated positions. If you thrive in a fast-paced collaborative work environment, Apply Now and start your journey with BankUnited today Job Description SUMMARY: The Sr. Business Data Analyst (SBDA) is a critical function within the Advisory Strategic Initiatives Management (ASIM) division that reports directly to the Business Risk Advisory Officer. The SBDA primarily supports all First Line of Defense (FLOD) risk management activities carried out by the Business Risk Officer while also supporting the data analytics needs of the ASIM division. The SBDA will assist in identifying, evaluating, and monitoring numerous risk taxonomies as it relates to the various strategic initiatives undergone by the Bank. This role works closely with front-line bankers and line of business personnel to execute this mandate as well as second-line risk management colleagues. This role is responsible for leveraging data analytics to support the bank's risk management strategy. This role involves applying advanced data analysis and statistical techniques to evaluate risk across various first-line business units, enhance predictive modeling, and improve decision-making processes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties and special projects may be assigned. Utilize data mining techniques to collect, process, and analyze large datasets related to risk exposure. Develop predictive models to forecast risks and outcomes that potentially impact the bank's operations and financial stability. Collaborate with IT and data science teams to enhance data collection procedures and improve the quality of analytics. Ensure compliance with data governance and protection standards to maintain data integrity and security. Prepare detailed reports and visualizations for senior management to illustrate insights from complex datasets. Prepare and maintain complete documentation of risk control processes and methodologies. Collaborate and work with stakeholders in coordinating monthly 1LOD Operational Risk Reporting, which includes data analytics and risk management activities through GRC tool. Monitor and analyze KRI's within the business units and assist in developing standardized reporting. Provide input and ongoing feedback with respect to the development of all risk management activities, including in-business monitoring and testing. Ensure all written and verbal communications initiated by the team are professional, clearly spoken and written, consistently, and accurate. Prepare and analyze reports to identify deficiencies. Build cohesive relationships with various departments and key individuals across the organization. Confer and cooperate with appropriate internal departments to ensure coordination of activities meets strategic objectives for Bank. Work independently while functioning collaboratively as part of a larger team. Adheres to and complies with applicable, federal and state laws, regulations and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering (i.e. Bank Secrecy Act, US PATRIOT Act, etc.). Adheres to Bank policies and procedures and completes required training. Identifies and reports suspicious activity. EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field preferred EXPERIENCE 3 years of experience in data analysis, preferably in the banking or financial services industry Proficiency in analytical software and programming languages such as SQL, R, Python, and Tableau preferred KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of operations, client relationship, risk management and strategic planning with a strong working knowledge of bank regulations and back-office processes and systems. Must also have above-average writing skills, be proficient with Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.