Data Analyst - Remote

About the Company

City National Bank was founded in 1954 and serves clients, colleagues, and communities with a focus on integrity and long-term relationships. The bank is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies.

About the Role

City National Bank is seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join its Insights, Data Engineering & Analytics organization. This role supports the bank's data pipeline strategies and objectives by leading data analysis, data quality, and integration activities across projects and business processes.

The Senior Data Analyst will establish and guide processes, standards, and guidelines to ensure accurate and efficient data delivery. The role also involves working with business stakeholders to understand requirements, identify data issues, improve data quality, and translate complex information into reliable data models and actionable insights. Depending on the assignment, the successful candidate may also mentor colleagues, manage complex projects, and build trusted relationships with senior leaders and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead data analysis through data discovery, exploration, investigation, and impact assessments.
• Apply data analysis best practices and illustrate system and process relationships through data flows.
• Lead data profiling and preparation by identifying data gaps and assessing data quality.
• Validate data against business requirements and defined success criteria.
• Model data requirements using entity relationship diagrams and data flow diagrams.
• Research business processes and document inconsistent or incomplete data, misinterpreted values, and misclassified information.
• Lead the development of quality measurements, benchmarks, goals, and performance measurement analysis.
• Identify appropriate data sources and map data from source systems to target systems.
• Create and maintain catalogs and metadata for data-related objects.
• Guide data integration across source and target systems.
• Mentor colleagues by sharing professional experience and insights with the team.
• Manage large programs and projects involving significant complexity and risk, as required.
• Develop and maintain trusted advisor relationships with senior leaders and external partners with minimal oversight.
• Advise stakeholders on optimizing the use of analytics capabilities and deliverables, and help prioritize work in line with strategic objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• At least six years of relevant experience in data analysis or analytics within the banking industry.

Additional Qualifications

Advanced professional experience applying specialized knowledge to resolve complex issues creatively and effectively.

Specialized depth or breadth of expertise in relevant areas of data analysis and analytics.

Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and support complex analytical initiatives.

Salary & Benefits

Starting base salary: $87,000–$153,000 per year. Actual compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The position is eligible for bonus and/or commission compensation.

• Benefits include:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, available from the first day of the month following the start date.
• Company matching contributions to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement and access to internal training and professional development resources.
• Specialized health and family planning benefits, including fertility support and cancer, diabetes, and musculoskeletal care programs.
• Career mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team.
• Colleague Resource Groups that support networking and community engagement.

Work Arrangement & Employment Details

The position's work arrangement is not specified as fully remote. Unless explicitly designated as fully remote, reporting to a designated City National Bank location is an essential job function.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity & Employment Notice

City National Bank is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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