Data Analyst; Remote

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Join a team that puts its People First! As a member of the First American family of companies, First American Trust is a federal savings bank that has provided banking, wealth management, and trust solutions on a national, full-service basis for more than five decades. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential.

Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list for ten consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all.

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We are seeking a highly analytical and intellectually curious Data Analyst to drive data-informed decision-making and process optimization across the organization. This role focuses on deep analysis and critical thinking to uncover insights, design solutions to complex business problems, and continuously improve existing processes through data and technology.

• Analyze complex business challenges by gathering and interpreting data from multiple sources to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement
• Design and implement BI solutions including dashboards, reports, and data models that provide actionable insights and support strategic decision-making
• Develop innovative solutions and recommendations based on critical thinking, logical reasoning, and data analysis
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand objectives, define key performance indicators (KPIs), and translate business requirements into analytical solutions
• Evaluate and improve existing BI processes and reporting frameworks to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Develop and maintain data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Power Automate) to communicate insights effectively across business units
• Perform data validation and quality assurance to ensure integrity and reliability of analytical outputs
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to automate, streamline, or enhance analytical workflows
• Stay informed on emerging BI tools, technologies, and best practices, recommending innovations that enhance analytical capability and impact
• Ability to communicate business needs to technical staff as well as understand business requirements and design user-friendly reports and dashboards
• Develops in-depth knowledge of underlying data, data structures, and business uses to ensure reports meet business needs
• Creates test cases and performs QA to ensure accurate and complete testing
• Creates and maintains documentation of automated processes
• Works with developers and analysts to understand code changes that will impact reports

• Requires BS Degree or equivalent work experience
• Typically have 5+ years of directly related experience
• Proven experience in business intelligence, data analysis, or process improvement roles
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deconstruct complex problems and propose structured, data-driven solutions
• Proficiency in BI tools (e.g., Power BI & Power Automate) and SQL data querying language
• Experience supporting strategic planning, forecasting, or operational performance analysis
• Experience optimizing queries to minimize load on system resources
• Experience working with large datasets, relational databases, and data modeling
• Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of distilling complex data into clear insights for non-technical audiences
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Excellent prioritization skills and ability to pivot as required by the business
• Has basic knowledge of general business, production, and/or operation environment and…