Senior Business Data Analyst

About East West Bank

Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 110 locations across the U.S. and Asia, we are the premier financial bridge between the East and West. Our teams of experienced, multi-cultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities, and our sustained growth and expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high-tech help build sustainable businesses and expand our associates’ potential for career advancement.

Headquartered in California, East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) is a top-performing commercial bank with a strong foundation, an enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity. East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.

Overview

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team plays a key role in the company’s planning, forecasting, and performance reporting processes. We are looking for a Senior Business Data Analyst who enjoys working with data, improving reporting workflows, and partnering with teams to enhance data quality and efficiency. This role blends technical skills with business understanding and offers opportunities to contribute to automation and analytics enhancements within FP&A.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and maintain SQL queries, ETL processes, and reporting pipelines.
• Support recurring reporting procedures, including validating and reconciling data from multiple system sources.
• Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes and contribute to automation initiatives.
• Investigate data discrepancies and help resolve root causes.
• Contribute to data-related initiatives by helping define requirements, proposing improvements, and implementing enhancements.
• Perform system administration tasks (user access, configuration updates) for assigned applications.
• Communicate effectively with technical and business partners.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, computer science, data analytics, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a financial, data, or analytical role (FP&A experience is a plus).
• Strong SQL (SSMS) and Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Basic Python experience (simple scripts for automation).
• Experience with data validation, reconciliations, and KPI/reporting development.
• Experience with Power BI, Hyperion, or Visual Studio is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is USD $80,000.00/Yr. - USD $110,000.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Key skills/competency

• SQL
• ETL
• Reporting
• Data Analysis
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Automation
• Python
• Data Validation
• Microsoft Excel
• Power BI