Business Analyst, Banking Operations - Juris Banking

Western Alliance Bank3 months ago
Phoenix, AZ, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Business Analyst, Banking Operations - Juris Banking

Location:

CA - San Diego, 450 B St

The Business Analyst will play an important role in shaping the success of the company's initiatives and projects while improving internal processes and frameworks. Part of the Business Operations Support team and reporting directly to the Juris Banking Deposit Operations Director, the ideal candidate will evaluate and interpret business visions and formalize them into clear, structured requirements for stakeholders, project managers, and software engineers. This role also involves coordinating projects, supporting business applications, solving organizational information challenges, and enhancing internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide input to the Business Operations Support team to prioritize incoming business requests.
  • Consult with Business Units and Subject Matter Experts to identify, clarify, and document project objectives.
  • Collect, organize, synthesize, and analyze data; summarize findings; and develop conclusions and recommendations.
  • Coordinate management team members to ensure objectives, goals, and milestones are met.
  • Ensure any changes are captured and effectively communicated to the implementation team.
  • Act as the key interface between the business and the project manager to gather information, document processes, and confirm final documents.
  • Assist with more detailed project objectives, including business needs analysis, clear structured requirements, tradeoff analysis, requirement feasibility, risk analysis, and cost-benefit analysis.
  • Develop test schedules, review or create test plans, track and document development/results, and verify solutions meet the requirements.

Required Qualifications

  • 4+ years of related experience.
  • High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
  • Intermediate knowledge of general banking operations including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management, and/or other commercial banking products and services.
  • Familiarity with applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Experience with data analysis and research with the ability to identify and escalate cases to mitigate bank risks.
  • Intermediate skills in the MS Office Suite.
  • Experience with banking applications and systems is preferred.
  • Intermediate speaking and writing communication skills.

Compensation

Salary range for new hires is generally $84,045.00 - $103,000.00 for San Diego, CA. Salary amount is determined by the specific job location. In addition, the role may be eligible for annual bonus/incentives earned.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salaries
  • Ownership stake in the company
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Generous time off
  • Great 401k matching program
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Employee volunteer program
  • Wellness program

In addition, you'll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge by learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances—providing invaluable hands-on experience for career growth.

About the Company

Western Alliance Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Its divisions include Alliance Bank of Arizona, Alliance Association Bank, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank, and Torrey Pines Bank; Member FDIC. AmeriHome Mortgage is a Western Alliance Bank company. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. They are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For accommodation requests during the application process, please contact HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488.

Required Skills

Banking Operations
Process Improvement
Project Coordination
Business Analysis
Requirements Documentation
Regulatory Compliance
Testing and Quality Assurance
MS Office Suite
Data Analysis