Banner Bank

Data Governance Risk Analyst (Remote WA, OR, ID & CA)

Banner Bank$88K — $116K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Portland, OR
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field.
  • Four or more years of experience in data analysis, data governance, or risk-related roles.
  • Prior experience in financial services is preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience may suffice in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and evolve data governance policies and practices with stakeholders.
  • Support the maturity of the data risk governance framework and data quality monitoring.
  • Collaborate with IT and business partners to address data governance issues.
  • Design and develop Power BI dashboards and reports for risk reporting.
  • Leverage Power Query, DAX, and dataflows for accuracy and scalability of reporting.
  • Partner with experts to define risk taxonomy and reporting requirements.
  • Translate complex data needs into actionable insights and solutions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and life insurance.
  • Paid vacation time, sick leave, and 11 company-paid holidays.
  • 401k plan with up to 4% employer match.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
Full Job Description
As a Data Governance Risk Analyst at Banner Bank, you'll play a pivotal role in strengthening how the Bank manages, governs, and uses data to understand and mitigate risk. You'll sit at the intersection of Data Governance and Enterprise Risk Management, helping ensure data is trusted, well-managed, and aligned to enterprise risk standards. This role offers meaningful impact, cross functional collaboration, and the opportunity to shape a growing data-driven risk culture.

In this role you'll

  • Maintain and evolve the Bank's data governance policies, standards, and metadata practices in partnership with data owners, IT teams, and business users.
  • You'll support the ongoing maturity of the data risk governance framework, including data controls, standards, and data quality monitoring processes.
  • Collaborate with IT, Data Governance, and business line partners to resolve data issues and ensure governance requirements are consistently met.
  • Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, and data models that support enterprise-wide risk reporting across multiple risk disciplines.
  • Leverage Power Query, DAX, and optimized dataflows to ensure reporting accuracy, consistency, and scalability.
  • Partner with subject matter experts and risk leaders to define risk taxonomy, metrics, and reporting requirements.
  • Translate complex business needs into clear, actionable insights and reporting solutions.
  • Serve as a Power BI subject matter expert within the Risk Division, promoting best practices and a strong data-driven culture.


What we're looking for

  • You have a Bachelor's Degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field (Required).
  • You have four or more years of relevant experience in data analysis, data governance, or risk-related roles (Required).
  • Experience working in financial services is preferred.
  • You understand that an equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered in lieu of a degree


What helps you shine

  • You bring strong proficiency in Power BI, including data modeling, DAX, and dashboard development.
  • You have a solid understanding of data governance principles, data quality concepts, and risk management frameworks.
  • You're comfortable working with structured data, SQL queries, and data preparation tools.
  • You communicate complex data and risk concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • You have a keen attention to detail and can successfully juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • You apply strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills to real-world risk challenges.
  • You have working knowledge of Enterprise Risk, Model Risk, Compliance, AML/BSA, or Third-Party Risk frameworks, which is a plus.


Travel

  • 10%


Our Company Values

  • Do the right thing
  • Mutual respect
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability


What Our Team Says

"I have the opportunity to learn and grow every day in my current role. I love the work life balance, knowing that we work hard, and strive for high performance but we are celebrated."

Compensation & Benefits

  • Targeted starting salary range (based on experience): $88,657-116,819
  • Annual incentive potential
  • Comprehensive employee benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life
  • Paid vacation time, sick time and 11 company paid holidays
  • 401k (with up to 4% match)
  • Tuition reimbursement


Review Banner's employee benefits at: Employee Benefits | Banner Bank

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About Banner Bank

Valley National Bancorp, doing business as Valley Bank, is a regional bank holding company headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, with approximately $42 billion in assets. Its principal subsidiary, Valley National Bank, currently operates over 230 branch locations in northern and central New Jersey, the New York City boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, as well as Long Island, Florida, and Alabama. Valley Bank holds approximately $29 billion in assets. Valley Bank is one of the largest commercial banks headquartered in New Jersey.
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