DATA ANALYST
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?
Provides support to the department and/or division by collecting and analyzing data and developing and generating reports on large data sets. This position will analyze and explain current and past activity, expected trends, and potential effects of proposed changes to business operations. The Data Analyst will report findings and recommendations to various management levels within the Bank.
What you will do

• Works with users, business analysts, and/or peers to understand data requirements
• Develops data collection instruments and methods to be utilized in the research and evaluation of data and data-driven insight
• Maintains computerized collection and tracking of relevant data
• Collects, analyzes, interprets, and summarizes data in preparation for generation of statistical and analytical reports
• Authors PL/SQL queries on various source systems, data marts and data warehouse
• Performs data validations to identify data quality issues and/or concerns
• Performs gap analysis to support data governance initiatives
• Utilizes specified statistical software to analyze and interpret research data, as appropriate to the operational needs of the team
• Generates, maintains and distributes periodic and ad hoc reports
• Develops and implements databases, data collection systems, or other strategies that optimize efficiency, effectiveness and quality
• Participates in data analytics projects in various lifecycle stages
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Demonstrates consulting skills when interacting with partners, subject matter experts, and other stakeholders

Must-Have*

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a data analysis role
• Minimum 2 years of experience with SQL, SAS or other data management, reporting and query tools (Sharepoint, SAP Business Objects, Tableau, Crystal Reports/Dashboard, etc.)
• Minimum 2 years of experience developing summary reports

Skills and Knowledge

• BS in Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Management or related discipline highly preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office tools including Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Adept in writing database queries (i.e. SQL, MySQL, PL/SQL, T-SQL) using Brio, Toad, SQL Developer, etc.
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficient in developing and generating reports with varying complexity
• Ability to effectively communicate complex data analysis to non-data people
• Proficient in presenting results and working with Subject Matter Experts to craft narratives
• Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Tableau, Business Objects, etc.), databases (SQL etc.), programming (VBA, C#, Python, Javascript or ETL frameworks)
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, MiniTab, R, SPSS, SAS etc.)

Compensation
Starting base salary: $34.55 - $55.19 per hour. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
*To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Benefits and Perks
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INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other basis protected by law.'
ABOUT CITY NATIONAL
We start with a basic premise: Business is personal. Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and community flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues to drive phenomenal growth today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies.