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Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

Jul 17

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Data
  • $78.2K - $124.9K
  • San Francisco, +1

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics/Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, Business or related subject area, or equivalent work experience and training
  • Typically requires 2+ years of relevant technical or business work experience
  • Strong SQL knowledge and experience with relational databases (AWS Redshift preferred)
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau (preferred), Power BI to create dashboards, status reports, infographics or other visualizations
  • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel (complex formulas, pivots, macros, etc.)
  • Ability to balance multiple assignments, keep moving projects forward in a complex, ambiguous environment, and shift gears when new priorities arise
  • Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain and present the findings of complex work to a non-technical audience
  • Desired skills:
  • Domain experience in HR
  • Practical knowledge of coding practices (such as Python, R, Java)
  • Experience with cloud data services such as AWS (preferred) or Azure

Responsibilities

  • Act as an internal consultant by understanding business needs, prioritizing data requests, conducting analysis, synthesizing insights, and developing solutions
  • Extract relevant People data from various source systems - conducting cleanse, transformation and validation steps to ensure data quality and integrity
  • Query relevant data sets across multiple disparate source systems to support leadership needs. Build and present insights using business intelligence and data visualization tool
  • Develop, test, and validate dashboards for business partners and leaders
  • Provide ad-hoc or special project data analysis support to P+C and Bank leaders that enable them to achieve their goals and drive decision making
  • Participate on team projects/programs to address business issues; project manage ongoing initiatives via meeting management, document organization, and follow ups. Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure successful project/program completion.
  • Partner with Information Technology and other key stakeholders on People Analytics technology initiatives including data infrastructure, automation and process improvement
  • Demonstrate outstanding judgment and discretion when dealing with highly sensitive data

FAQs

What is the primary mission of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco?

The primary mission of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is to advance the nation’s monetary, financial, and payment systems to build a stronger economy for all Americans, while serving the vibrant, expansive communities of the Twelfth District.

What role is the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco hiring for in the People + Culture organization?

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is hiring for a Business Analyst to join the People Analytics team within the People + Culture organization.

What are the main responsibilities of the Business Analyst (People + Culture) position?

The main responsibilities include acting as an internal consultant to understand business needs, extracting and analyzing people data, developing and validating dashboards, providing ad-hoc analysis support, participating in team projects, partnering on analytics technology initiatives, and demonstrating discretion with sensitive data.

What qualifications are required for the Business Analyst position?

A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Data Analytics, Computer Science, Economics, or Statistics is required, along with typically 2+ years of relevant technical or business work experience.

What technical skills are necessary for this role?

The role requires strong SQL knowledge and experience with relational databases, proficiency with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI, and intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel.

Is there a preference for specific cloud experience in this role?

Yes, experience with cloud data services such as AWS is preferred for this role.

What type of communication skills are important for this position?

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, particularly the ability to explain and present complex findings to a non-technical audience.

Are there any desired skills that would enhance a candidate's application?

Yes, desirable skills include domain experience in HR, practical knowledge of coding practices (such as Python, R, or Java), and experience with cloud data services like AWS or Azure.

What kind of work environment will the Business Analyst be working in?

The Business Analyst will be working in a complex, ambiguous environment, requiring the ability to balance multiple assignments and shifts in project priorities as they arise.

What makes the People + Culture organization at the SF Fed unique?

The People + Culture organization is committed to understanding and serving diverse communities, respects new perspectives, and values opportunities for learning and growth.

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

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Finance
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1913
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are the San Francisco Fed, public servants with a congressionally mandated mission to promote a healthy and sustainable economy and support the nation’s financial and payment systems. With offices in Los Angeles, Seattle, Salt Lake City, and Portland, as well as cash processing in Phoenix, we are the Twelfth Federal Reserve District. We serve one fifth of the nation’s population—the largest and most diverse of the twelve Federal Reserve Districts within the Federal Reserve System. As part of the nation’s central bank, we inform monetary policy, regulate banks, administer certain consumer protection laws, and act as a financial partner to the U.S. government. We listen, learn, and reflect the communities we serve so we can make better decisions and policy to help our nation thrive. We also have unique responsibilities and areas of expertise within the Federal Reserve System. For example, the San Francisco Fed is the headquarters for the Federal Reserve’s Cash Product Office, which oversees and supports the entire System’s cash distribution process. With global technology hubs in our District, our Fintech team facilitates innovation that is designed to improve market efficiency, yield public benefits, and promote people and businesses’ fair, informed, and transparent access to financial services. As part of our commitment to understanding how current and future risks affect our dual mandate goals, our Sustainable Growth team in Economic Research focuses their research on assessing the economic effects of a changing climate. Unreserved opportunity is the touchstone that guides our work. We believe opportunity is not a luxury—it is a necessity and needs to be accessible to everyone. By achieving our dual mandate of maximum employment and price stability, we see ourselves as opportunity builders, helping our economy and every American reach their full potential.