Job Title: Data Analyst

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Are you looking to make a difference in a dynamic, community-based financial institution with a strong commitment to its members?

Parama Credit Union offers a complete range of modern financial products and services, accompanied by exceptional personalized service, no-fee everyday banking, and highly competitive interest rates. Enabled by a lean organizational structure, Parama benefits from high levels of profitability and exceptional growth.

The Data Analyst role combines hands-on technical work – such as coding, SQL development, and data wrangling – with responsibility for strengthening the organization’s data policies, frameworks, and governance practices.

Reporting jointly to IT and Operations, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that data is accurate, accessible, secure, and aligned with business objectives.

Salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated capabilities.

Job Specifics:

This is a hybrid position, with on-site requirements determined after hire.
The role is a blend of technical and strategic work: primarily hands-on coding, SQL development, and data wrangling, with room for advancement into data governance, policy development, and broader data management responsibilities.
Standard schedule: This position is generally a 9–5 role with some flexibility, offering stability while supporting occasional project deadlines, and evening work.

Responsibilities:

Data Analysis & Engineering:

Design, write, and optimize SQL queries for reporting and data extraction.
Develop scripts, tools, and pipelines to clean, transform, and manage large datasets.
Build dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support decision-making.

Data Governance & Frameworks:

Contribute to the development and maintenance of organizational data policies, standards, and procedures.
Support the implementation of a data governance framework that ensures compliance, security, and quality.
Assess current data practices and recommend improvements in line with best practices.
Define and document data ownership, stewardship, and accountability models.
Participate in risk assessments, audits, and regulatory compliance reviews related to data.

Collaboration & Advisory:

Work across IT, Operations, and business teams to promote data literacy and responsible use of data.
Assist in designing training and awareness initiatives related to data handling and governance.
Act as a point of contact for data-related inquiries and escalations.

Requirements:

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Priority Skills:

Strong proficiency in SQL and at least one programming/scripting language (Python, R, etc.).
Experience with data wrangling, cleaning, and preparation for analysis.
Familiarity with data governance frameworks or related principles.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in financial services, credit union, or regulated industry sector.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure) and modern data tools.
Understanding of data security practices and regulatory obligations (e.g., privacy, retention).
Background in process improvement or audit support.