Senior Branch Optimization and Support Analyst

First Hawaiian Bank

$88K — $105K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, Finance, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
  • Coursework or certifications in data analysis, process improvement, or operations management are advantageous.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in branch operations, business analytics, or process improvement roles.
  • Proven track record of leading process improvement initiatives and managing change effectively.
  • Experience in collaboration with branch teams to address operational challenges and implement changes through a unified approach.
  • Strong communication skills to engage with employees across all levels for feedback and updates on workflows.
  • Familiarity with banking regulations such as CIP, BSA, and AML and their impact on branch operations.

Responsibilities

  • Drive operational excellence and process optimization across the branch network.
  • Evaluate branch operations and analyze performance trends to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Develop and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to manage complex initiatives effectively.
  • Evaluate operational impacts and risks associated with branch initiatives.
  • Promote sustainable process improvements in alignment with strategic branch objectives.
  • Support the deployment of new workflows and gather employee feedback on processes.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a strategic partnership role within branch service delivery.
  • Engage in cross-functional collaboration, enhancing team-focused processes.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives with real impact on branch operations.
  • Dynamic work environment with responsibilities that evolve alongside banking practices.
  • Access to ongoing professional development and training in process optimization and analytics.
Full Job Description
Job Description

First Hawaiian Bank is seeking a Senior Branch Optimization and Support Analyst to join the Branch Service Delivery Team. The Senior Branch Optimization & Support Analyst serves as a strategic business partner responsible for driving operational excellence, process optimization, service consistency, and successful implementation of initiatives across the branch network. This role independently evaluates branch operations, analyzes performance trends, identifies opportunities for improvement, and develops solutions that enhance efficiency, employee effectiveness, customer experience, and operational performance. Beyond analysis and recommendations, the Senior Analyst is accountable for facilitating cross-functional collaboration, managing complex initiatives and implementations, evaluating operational impacts and risks, and promoting sustainable process improvements that support the strategic direction of the branch network.

Responsibilities

The Senior Branch Optimization & Support Analyst serves as a strategic business partner responsible for driving operational excellence, process optimization, service consistency, and successful implementation of initiatives across the branch network. This role independently evaluates branch operations, analyzes performance trends, identifies opportunities for improvement, and develops solutions that enhance efficiency, employee effectiveness, customer experience, and operational performance. Beyond analysis and recommendations, the Senior Analyst is accountable for facilitating cross-functional collaboration, managing complex initiatives and implementations, evaluating operational impacts and risks, and promoting sustainable process improvements that support the strategic direction of the branch network.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Data Analytics, Finance, Operations Management, or a related discipline preferred.
  • Coursework or certifications in data analysis, process improvement, or operations management are desirable.
  • 5 years of relevant work experience in branch operations, branch support, business and data analytics, process improvement, or related roles.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading process improvement initiatives, including workflow analysis, piloting changes, implementation support, and change-management activities.
  • Experience collaborating with branch teams and administrative departments to resolve operational challenges and build alignment on process changes.
  • Regular communication with employees at all organizational levels to convey process updates, gather feedback, and support deployment of new workflows.
  • Working knowledge of the Bank's CIP, BSA, and AML requirements and how they influence branch operations and procedure development.

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