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Projects and Analytics Specialist
Union Bank
Glendale, CA, United States
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Reporting to the business unit Managing Director, the Project and Analytics Specialist is responsible for identifying, prioritizing and executing initiatives and activities required to develop and support the respective business unit they support. Work closely with business unit leadership and key partners to directly support and recommend strategies, priorities and special initiatives/projects of overall business line as well as produce analytical information to support recommendations.
Major Responsibilities
Project and Initiative Management
• Prioritize and execute projects, initiatives and activities to develop and support business unit
• Support business unit leadership to identify and address business opportunities and challenges
• Develop project plans to ensure on-time project completion as well as tracking mechanisms and reporting to measure success
• Coordinate efforts of multiple functional areas, monitor progress and make recommendations on work flow and timeliness to achieve completion of initiatives in a timely, cost effective and efficient manner
• Manage other high priority and confidential special projects as required by the business unit lead (special projects will vary in size, scope and nature)
• Represent business unit as project team member for other projects of strategic importance
Analytics
• Analyze and present recommendations and findings to business unit leadership and develop and implement strategies to meet opportunities and challenges
• Identify opportunities for improvement and enhancements related to various reporting processes, including new reporting mechanisms
• Identify trends and the impact to goals and strategic plans and present analysis and interpretation of results
• Support business unit leads in efforts and execution of strategic plans and development of tactical steps or action plans to accomplish initiatives
• Assume lead role in other ad hoc related strategic planning processes
• Responsible for strategic analysis and initiative prioritization
• Contribute to consolidation and coordination of monthly business review materials
Partner Liaison and Communication
• Act as a point of contact and/or liaison between business unit lead and other senior management, business partners and front line employees related to the business line
• Communicate effectively and professionally in all verbal and written communications
• Prepare efficient and clear communications on behalf of the business unit lead
• Prepare and deliver project/initiative updates and analytical information via presentations to senior and executive management
Qualifications
Education, Years of Experience, and Type of Work Experience
• Typically requires Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience with 5+ years of progressive experience with a proven track record in the above mentioned job responsibilities
• Business line experience strongly recommended
• Experience in financial analysis, operations, strategic planning, project management, presentation preparation, and delivery to executive management required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong analytical, verbal/written communication, and presentation skills
• Sound ability to partner with other business lines and establish strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Ability to make decisions independently and collaboratively
• Ability to provide comprehensive financial analysis in addition to complex analytical and financial reports
• Requires good reasoning, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to influence others and achieve business outcomes on time and within budget
• Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks with concurrent deadlines
• Must be comfortable with shifting priorities, as well as with managing projects not necessarily in primary area of expertise
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
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