Market Risk Reporting / Financial Analytics Analyst

Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with cross-functional teams and lines of business, primarily Market Risk Coverage, Product Controllers, Technology, Compliance, and Audit. Strong independent work skills Ability to multitask, think independently, prioritize work, and continuously make progress toward business objectives.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Market Risk Reporting / Financial Analytics Analyst
Location: 150 W University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85281-3640
Work Arrangement: Onsite 5 days per week
Duration: 3 Months with possible extension
Potential Extension: Yes
Potential FTE Conversion: Yes
Pay Rate: $36.42/hr W2


Job Family Description
Includes analysis skills in two or more of the following areas:

• Financial Analysis: Applies principles of finance to analyze and prepare financial operations/statements.
• Data Analysis: Maintains accurate records in databases, generates reports, and analyzes data to support business objectives.
• Reporting & Analytics: Develops, maintains, and enhances financial and risk-related reporting and metrics.

Roles and Responsibilities
Report Production & Development

• Produce periodic Market Risk reports and metrics, including regulatory reporting.
• Identify and execute opportunities to automate manual processes.
• Proactively identify control gaps, improve controls, and resolve issues.
• Develop new reports and metrics to meet internal and external requirements.
• Support control processes through periodic review of reports and maintain relevant documentation.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with cross-functional teams and lines of business, primarily Market Risk Coverage, Product Controllers, Technology, Compliance, and Audit.
• Collaborate on report production, migration testing, and projects.
• Contribute to the implementation of key business decisions and change initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of executive management and peers.
• Interact with global internal stakeholders and regulators.

Team Leadership & Project Management

• Lead multiple projects and reporting requirements while working with teams across the globe.
• Create work plans and manage expectations and quality standards for required deliverables.
• Manage recurring reporting, ad hoc requests/research, and project-related activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in reporting, financial analytics, data analysis, or similar roles.
• Experience analyzing large datasets within relevant business contexts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, lookups, and data analysis functions.
• Experience with BI/visualization tools such as Tableau, COGNOS, Alteryx, or similar.
• Experience within the financial industry, particularly in Risk, Finance, Compliance, or Controls, is highly preferred.
• Strong reporting, visualization, and Microsoft Office/technology skills.
• Keen attention to detail and strong self-review skills.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and continuously progress toward business objectives.
• BA/BS degree , preferably in Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Master's degree is an added advantage.

Top 3 Candidate Qualifications

1. Strong Excel and BI skills Proficiency in Excel and experience with Tableau, COGNOS, Alteryx, or similar BI/reporting tools.
2. Financial industry experience Background in Risk, Finance, Compliance, and/or Controls.
3. Strong independent work skills Ability to multitask, think independently, prioritize work, and continuously make progress toward business objectives.

Typical Day

• Standard working hours are generally 9:00 AM 5:00 PM.
• Prepare and maintain recurring reports.
• Handle ad hoc requests, research, and analysis.
• Work on ongoing projects and process improvements.
• Collaborate with global internal stakeholders and regulators.
• Occasional early meetings may be required to accommodate global stakeholders.
• Occasional late finishes may be required to close out end-of-day processes.

Important Assignment Requirements / Disqualifiers

• Must be able to work onsite 5 days per week in Tempe, AZ.
• Candidates requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible, as this role may have an opportunity to convert to FTE.
• Candidates without demonstrated technical/reporting skills are not a fit.
• Candidates should have hands-on experience with Excel and Microsoft Suite tools, as well as visualization/reporting tools such as Tableau, COGNOS, Alteryx, or similar.

What Will Stand Out on a Resume

• Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Hands-on experience with Tableau, COGNOS, Alteryx, or comparable BI/reporting platforms.
• Financial-services experience in Market Risk, Risk, Finance, Compliance, or Controls.
• Experience with regulatory reporting or financial/risk reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Experience working with global stakeholders and/or regulators.
• Process automation and control-improvement experience.

Assignment Outlook

• Initial Duration: 3 months
• Extension: Possible
• FTE Opportunity: Yes
• Work Schedule: Primarily 9 AM 5 PM, with occasional early meetings or late finishes based on global business requirements.