Junior Data Scientist

* Must reside in the state of CO on start date. Relocation assistance is not provided*
**If candidates are related to, living with, dating, or in a familial-like relationship with a current FirstBank employee or FirstBank Board of Director they cannot be considered at this time**
**This is a hybrid position requiring at least 2 days a week in office**
***FirstBank does not sponsor work visas***
Salary Range
$85,100.00 To $120,000.00
Founded in 1963, FirstBank is Colorado's largest locally owned holding company and we are still growing, serving customers in Colorado and Arizona. Our growth can be attributed to one simple philosophy: do right by customers, communities, and employees, which is at the center of the company's "banking for good" mantra. FirstBank believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are part of everything we do, both within and outside our company, and we take pride in hiring and training a diverse and talented group. We strive to not only maintain a diverse workforce, but also ensure our employee experience garners a sense of belonging, is inclusive and equitable. FirstBank believes that a company is nothing without the people that comprise it. By joining the FirstBank team you will experience our great team culture with ample opportunity for growth. There's an opportunity for everyone with positions across the company, from Personal Banker and Call Center to Technology and Lending. Apply today to learn more and join the team!
A Brief Overview
The Analyst, Data Analyst will use existing tools and methods to perform descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive data analysis for business leaders to provide data to drive business decisions. The Analyst will work with stakeholders to define requirements and gather data to design, develop, and create data dashboards, visualization and other reporting. This position requires strong skills in creating dashboards, visualizations, reports, and the ability to solve problems and think critically.
What you will do

• Create reports, dashboards, visualizations and other reporting metrics
• Acquire, clean, and organize data for analysis
• Collaborate with stakeholders to determine reporting requirements and needs
• Work with business area to identify trends and patterns in reporting metrics
• Create and analyze moderately complex reports and dashboards and identify opportunities to make improvements
• Create presentations to provide management with data-driven recommendations
• Develop data, business, and process rules and tests
• Perform moderately complex ad-hoc data assignments
• Conduct regular audits of data, reports, and other measures to ensure integrity and compliance
• Research and suggest new metrics to aid in leveraging data to support business decisions
• Assist the Senior Analyst with analysis of complex reports
• Train and mentor junior employees
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned
• Understand and comply with all provisions of the Safety in the Workplace policy

Minimum Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience
• A combination of post-high school education, job related certification and related experience equivalent to 5 years may be considered in lieu of minimum requirements

Preferred Requirements

• Quantitative degree of bachelors degree of higher, eg: Applied Mathematics, Applied Economics, Statistics, Computer Science degree
• Experience with Generative AI experience
• Bachelor's degree is preferred, Master's degree is a plus
• Data Analytics certification
• Experience implementing and managing projects
• Understanding IT and Data principles (Data structures, modeling techniques)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to perform descriptive, diagnostic, and predictive analytics
• Strong skills in creating dashboards, visualizations, and reports
• Strong math and statistical abilities
• Ability to problem to solve moderately complex problems and think analytically
• Strong skills in SQL, R, Python, Java, Excel, Tableau, Power BI and other commonly used data analytics and modeling tools
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize work
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical users
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Frequently remains stationary throughout a typical business day
• Frequently operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other rooms
• Occasionally positions self to access drawers and shelves of various heights
• Frequently reaches for and handles paperwork and files
• Constantly communicates with customers, coworkers, and management in-person and on the phone
• Must be able to exchange accurate information
• The actual number of in-office days that may be required will vary by business unit, role, and business need

Statement of Benefits
FirstBank offers a suite of benefits that support our employees' professional, financial, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Benefits currently offered with our positions include: Paid Time Off/paid leave programs, 401K/Employee Stock Ownership, United Healthcare medical, MetLife dental, VSP vision, Employee tuition reimbursement, Volunteer Time Off, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance/AD&D.

EOE/Affirmative Action
FirstBank is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. FirstBank does not permit pay inequities. Anyone who believes they have been subject to pay inequity should immediately report their concerns to the Human Resource Department.

Colorado Job Application Fairness Act
Under Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact from any documents that you submit in connection with your application information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting the documentation.
*This opportunity is expected to close by 5/30/25*