Information Technology Analyst

Northwestern Bank, a locally owned community bank and proud member of the greater Chippewa Valley community since 1904 is currently seeking a full-time IT Analyst to join our dedicated team.

• Serving and getting to know our customers in our day-to-day, face-to-face interactions with them is very rewarding. Knowing that we helped assist our customers with their transaction or that we made a positive difference in their day is priceless and is appreciated by all.
• Our team at NB works hard alongside each other, assisting others when needed. We work together as a team to strive for an outstanding customer experience.
• Northwestern Bank supports the communities we serve, helping to make the lives of all community members better, including our own. We are very proud to work at Northwestern Bank because of the difference WE, at NB, make!
• We have a family-friendly work environment and great work culture. We look for ways to have fun and connect with each other throughout the day, while still working hard to serve our customers.

• Analyze operational data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
• Develop, maintain, and support operations reports, dashboards, and ad hoc data requests.
• Support data extraction, reporting, and dashboards.
• Ensure data accuracy and access controls.
• Support and maintain core banking systems and related applications.
• Analyze system issues and coordinate resolution.
• Assist IT with risk assessments and audits.
• Support access controls and compliance activities.
• Lead new initiatives that align with organizational goals and drive process improvement.
• Explore and evaluate AI applications to enhance efficiency and decision-making.

A complete job description can be found at

The ideal candidate for this position will have an associate’s degree in information systems or data analytics, with 3 years of previous experience in data reporting and analytics, computer support and administration, or a mix of the two. Previous experience in the banking or financial industry is preferred. Applicants must also have a valid driver's license, good decision making and problem solving skills, ability to analyze, interpret, and make decisions based off data points and reports, ability to troubleshoot and communicate effectively with repair vendors, ability to input and retrieve data from a variety of computer systems, ability to maintain confidential and sensitive data relating to customers and employees, have exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills, be detail-oriented, and will exemplify our core values of deliver an exceptional experience, shine through service, lead with integrity, create positive impact, and foster genuine relationships.

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD insurance
• Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay
• Generous 401K plan
• Extensive EAP program
• Incentive Bonus
• And much more

• EOE, including disabilities and veterans