Vice President, Data and Analytics Lead – Deposits

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:  Forbright is a nationwide full-service bank and lender helping accelerate the transition to a sustainable and low-carbon economy. Headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Forbright is committed to accelerating the transition to a sustainable economy by financing visionary leader in clean energy, healthcare, technology, financial services, real estate, and other industries with extraordinary service.
COMPANY CULTURE:  We are a dynamic, high energy, fun, and fast-paced organization that has an exciting growth trajectory, meaningful mission, and embedded responsible environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices into our daily interactions. We offer our team members a culture of collaboration, inclusion, flexibility, recognition, and giving back.  We look to hire individuals that are passionate about our mission, and who are motivated, customer and results-oriented, innovative, adaptable, and thoughtful.
COMPANY MISSION:  We are a mission-driven institution. We operate a sound dynamic institution that is well capitalized, liquid, profitable and uses best practices to manage risk and assure compliance with laws and regulations. We use Forbright’s capital, capabilities, innovation, and expertise to help our clients succeed and contribute broadly to building a more sustainable future.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data and analytics strategy that aligns with the bank's deposit business goals and objectives 
• Oversee developing and implementing data-driven solutions to support lending operations, risk management, and finance and accounting 
• Collaborate with data owners to identify key performance indicators and metrics that drive business growth and inform decision-making 
• Own the roadmap for delivering content to the enterprise and lending teams via enterprise data lakes, data warehouses, data pipelines, and BI tools 
• Communicate insights and recommendations to executive leadership and other stakeholders clearly and concisely 
• Manage the work product of 1-2 direct reports  
• Develop and manage data collection and storage processes, ensuring data quality and accuracy 
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in data and analytics capabilities 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise assigned employees by organizing and monitoring work progress 
• Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees 
• Manage performance of employees through development, coaching, and counseling 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience in data and analytics, with at least 5 years in a leadership role required
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or a related field preferred
• High School degree or equivalent required
• Experience in the financial services industry, preferably in a banking or lending environment 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights 
• Experience working with large datasets and understanding of data architecture principles 
• Familiarity with data visualization tools, such as Tableau or PowerBI 
• Experience working the DBT and Snowflake preferred  
• Strong technical skills in data analysis, statistics, and modeling, as well as experience with programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL 
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams of data analysts and scientists 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders 
• Knowledge of data governance principles and regulatory requirements in the banking sector 

The pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience. $150,000 (entry level qualifications) to $180,000 (highly experienced).
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The requirements described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees to perform the essential functions. Work is conducted primarily in an office; however, some positions may be conducted remotely via technology. While performing duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required for prolonged periods of time to:• Sit or stand at a desk• Walk, stoop down, crouch, kneel or bend over• Use hands and fingers• Utilize a computer monitor with visual acuity• Operate technology and other office machinery such as printers, fax machines, scanners, etc.• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with others
ADDITIONAL DUTIES: For Forbright Bank to remain efficient and nimble as a growing organization, team members are expected to exhibit a high level of flexibility regarding any duties that may be situationally assigned outside of this job description.
PERKS/BENEFITS:• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans• 4 weeks PTO• 401k + company match• Metro SmartTrip benefits ($50/mo)• Remote or hybrid work schedules for most positions• Bonuses for purchasing solar panels, electric vehicles, biking to work, etc.• Paid subscriptions to Veterans Compost, Imperfect Foods, and more!• Best Workplaces for Commuters 2023 & 2024 winner• The Washington Post Top Workplaces 2023 winner• American Banker Best Banks to Work For 2023 winner
It is the policy of Forbright Bank to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to administer all aspects and conditions of pre-employment and employment without regard to protected characteristics. Apply