Peoples Bank Data Analyst

Location and Schedule

• Location: Barkley Financial Center, Bellingham, WA
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days per week in office)
• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (40 hours per week)

A Day in Your Life at Peoples Bank

As a Data Analyst, you will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and usability of the bank's data while transforming it into actionable insights that support business decision-making. This role partners closely with business stakeholders, analysts, and IT to develop and maintain reports and dashboards, deliver meaningful analysis, and support data-driven initiatives across the organization. You will play a central role in monitoring and improving data quality within the data warehouse, identifying trends and discrepancies, and providing clear, actionable recommendations that support strategic and operational goals.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Ensuring data integrity through quality assurance, validation, and monitoring processes.
• Developing, maintaining, and enhancing reports and dashboards using tools such as Power BI, Axiom, and BIC.
• Performing analysis on financial and operational data, providing actionable insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Partnering with business units to understand reporting needs and deliver timely, accurate data solutions.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of data pipelines and underlying data structures.
• Assisting with data integration efforts across systems and applications.
• Researching and analyzing historical and forecasted data to support planning and decision-making.
• Troubleshooting data issues and collaborating with technical teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Documenting reporting logic, data definitions, and data processes.
• Coordinating and supporting data-driven projects across departments.
• Assisting with budget and financial reporting activities as needed.

What You Bring to the Team

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in MIS, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field (preferred).
• 2-4 years of experience in data analysis, reporting, or data management.
• Proficient SQL skills and familiarity with data structures or ETL concepts.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, professional etiquette, and a service mentality.
• Skilled at business communication, both verbal and written.
• Strong professional demeanor and high regard for confidentiality.
• Ability to travel to other locations for meetings/training.
• Ability to model the Peoples Bank Mission, Vision, and Values.

For a comprehensive job description, please contact HR at [email protected].

The Bank's Commitment to You

We provide dedicated, tailored support, engaging professional development, and career advancement opportunities. For over 100 years, our "People First" philosophy has driven our commitment to employees, customers, and communities.

Generous Benefits

• Hybrid Work: Options for most non-customer facing positions.
• Financial Incentives: Profit Sharing, Incentives, and Bonus Structures.
• Work/Life Balance: 12 days paid vacation, 2 wellness days, 2 community service days, paid sick leave, and 11 paid holidays.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Mental Health Resources, and $200 annual wellness reimbursement.
• Financial Security: 8% 401(k) employer match, plus life and disability plans.

EEO Statement

At Peoples Bank, we are dedicated to crafting a workplace that reflects the different backgrounds and perspectives of our communities. We are an equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer. All experiences are welcome.