Team Lead, Data Management - Commercial Payments

About This Job

The main purpose of this job is to oversee a team of Data Analysts and Financial Analysts by coaching and developing team members to drive strategic data initiatives across the Commercial Payments line of business.

Essential Functions

• Lead and develop a high-performing analytics team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Present actionable data and financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership and key stakeholders within the bank

• Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to identify and prioritize strategic opportunities where analytics can drive business growth and operational efficiency

• Establish and champion best practices for data analysis, reporting, and project execution, ensuring consistency and scalability across the team

• Drive transformation and efficiency through the implementation of advanced analytics tools, automation, and modern data workflows

• Oversee the collection, cleaning and validation of data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy for use in business line decision making

• Manage and oversee existing reporting infrastructure including automated Power BI dashboards as well as future state solutions to support business line decision making

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Strong background in data analytics, statistics or a related field, with proven experience in a leadership or supervisory role

• Strong collaborator and team builder, with a commitment to developing talent and fostering a data-driven culture

• Proficient in data visualization and reporting tools such as Power BI and Tableau, with strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases (e.g., Teradata, Databricks, Microsoft Access)

• Intermediate knowledge of financial statements

• Strategic thinker with the ability to align analytical insights to business objectives and drive data-informed decision-making

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to grasp technical project requirements and proactively identify inefficiencies, errors, and process improvement opportunities

• Demonstrated ability to lead change, identify inefficiencies, and implement process improvements across teams and system

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders and non-technical stakeholders

• Strong critical thinking and sound judgment, with the ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to drive results and balance management of organizational risk and meeting goals of the business

• Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once

• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values

• Intermediate level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Microsoft Access, VBA, SQL and Outlook

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required

• 5+ years’ experience in finance, data analytics, mathematics or other financial related field required

• 5+ years’ experience managing or working with relational databases required

• 1+ years’ leadership/supervisory experience required.

*Hybrid Schedule: In office 2-3 days per week

***For individuals applying, assigned and/or hired to work in areas with pay transparency requirements, Commerce is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for some roles. This compensation range is for the Team Lead, Data Management – Commercial Payments job and contemplates a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to location, skill sets, education, relevant experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable differentials (geographic, bilingual, or shift) that could be associated with the position or where it is filled. At Commerce, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay is $91,000 to $107,000 annually.