Truist Financial

Business Data Analyst - Corporate Real Estate

Truist Financial$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of related experience or comparable education/experience.
  • In-depth understanding of principles in IT, finance, and risk management.
  • Proficient in SQL for data querying and validation from data warehouses.
  • Experience with process automation for improved efficiency.
  • Familiarity with business intelligence reporting and data visualizations in Power BI.
  • Knowledge of Truist's market position and competitive landscape.
  • Ability to simplify complex information for various audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with business and tech stakeholders to clarify data and reporting needs.
  • Build, test, and manage reusable datasets using SQL and Python.
  • Develop Power BI dashboards for performance tracking and insights.
  • Validate data accuracy and coordinate remediation efforts.
  • Interpret analytical results in the context of CREW processes and financial operations.
  • Identify automation opportunities within financial activities.
  • Explore and develop AI use cases and proofs of concept with Microsoft technology.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • 401k plan with company contributions.
  • Minimum of 10 days vacation and 10 sick days in the first year.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Possible eligibility for a pension plan or stock units.
Full Job Description

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency:  English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

The Business Data Analyst II supports the Corporate Real Estate and Workplace (CREW) team by transforming business, operational, and financial data into reliable datasets, actionable insights, and decision-ready reporting. The role partners with CREW stakeholders to understand business questions, define analytical requirements, and develop scalable data products using SQL and/or Python with data sourced from Snowflake. The analyst designs and maintains Power BI dashboards and visualizations that communicate trends, performance, risks, and opportunities to business leaders. In addition, the role helps automate financial operations activities by identifying process improvement opportunities, translating manual work into repeatable solutions, and evaluating emerging technologies. This includes exploring Agentic AI use cases and building proofs of concept in Microsoft Copilot to demonstrate business value, control considerations, and opportunities for broader adoption. The analyst applies a strong understanding of end-to-end data flows, data quality, and business context to ensure analyses are accurate, traceable, and aligned with CREW needs.

****Position has in office expectations and is not a remote role.****

For this opportunity: Truist will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including, but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job.  Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below.  Specific activities may change from time to time. 


1.      Partner with CREW business and technology stakeholders to translate operational and financial questions into clear data, reporting, visualization, and automation requirements.

2.      Build, test, document, and maintain reusable datasets and analytical models using SQL and/or Python with data sourced from Snowflake and other approved enterprise systems.

3.      Develop and support Power BI datasets, dashboards, and visualizations that enable leaders and business partners to monitor performance, identify trends, and make informed decisions.

4.      Validate data completeness, accuracy, and consistency; investigate anomalies; document business rules and lineage; and coordinate remediation with data owners, source-system teams, and platform administrators.

5.      Apply knowledge of CREW processes and financial operations to provide meaningful interpretation of analytical results, not solely report production.

6.      Identify and support automation opportunities across financial operations activities, with emphasis on controls, traceability, process efficiency, and sustainable support models.

7.      Explore Agentic AI and Microsoft Copilot use cases, develop proofs of concept, assess feasibility and business value, and document requirements, limitations, risks, and recommended next steps.

8.      Use Microsoft Power Apps and related Power Platform capabilities, when appropriate, to develop or enhance lightweight business solutions that improve data capture, workflow execution, and user experience.

9.      Lead small analytical or automation initiatives and play a significant role in larger, cross-functional efforts, managing dependencies, risks, testing, stakeholder communication, and implementation activities.

10.   Explain complex data, technical concepts, and analytical findings to a range of audiences through concise narratives, visualizations, and recommendations.

11.   Work independently with minimal guidance, exercise judgment across multiple sources of information, and serve as a resource to teammates and business partners.


Required Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


1. Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. In-depth knowledge of principles, practices, theories, and/or methodologies associated with the professional discipline (e.g., information technology, project management, finance, risk management, etc.). 3. Experience using SQL to query, join, transform, and validate data from enterprise data platforms or cloud data warehouses.
4. Focus on process automation to improve efficiency 
5. Understands foundational concepts of other related professional disciplines.
6. Experience developing business intelligence reporting and data visualizations in Power BI or a comparable enterprise analytics platform.
7. Knowledge of the industry's competitive landscape and the factors that differentiate Truist and its competitors in the market.
8. Ability to interpret and explain complex information to a range of audiences and build consensus among different stakeholders.
9. Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple assignments, and provide direction or knowledge-sharing to less experienced teammates.


Preferred Qualifications:
1.      Knowledge of data quality, reconciliation, documentation, controls, and end-to-end data processes.

2.      Experience supporting process improvement, reporting automation, or workflow automation initiatives.

3.      Experience managing small to mid-size projects or workstreams with moderate complexity.

4.      Experience using SQL and/or Python for data preparation, analysis, automation, or prototyping.

5.      Strong experience with Microsoft Power Apps and related Power Platform capabilities.

6.      Financial acumen or experience performing financial analysis, operational analytics, forecasting, reconciliation, or management reporting.

7.      Experience with Snowflake and development of governed, reusable datasets for reporting and analytics.

8.      Experience exploring Agentic AI use cases or building proofs of concept in Microsoft Copilot or comparable enterprise AI platforms.

9.      Experience supporting corporate real estate, workplace, facilities, capital projects, or related operational functions.


General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

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