Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

This position is responsible for supporting the strategic data initiatives that drive business profitability, insight, increased efficiencies and improved customer experience. The ideal candidate is adept at using a variety of data assets to find opportunities for product and process optimization and using models to test the effectiveness of different courses of action. The candidate must have strong experience using a variety of data mining/data analysis methods, using a variety of data tools, building and implementing solutions, using/creating algorithms and creating/running simulations; a proven ability to drive business results with their data-based insights; comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders and functional teams; and a passion for discovering solutions hidden in large data sets and working with stakeholders to improve business outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Analytics, Statistics, or related field.

• Five to seven years of experience transforming and analyzing data from multiple sources to drive business insights and using statistical computer languages (R, Python, SQL, etc.).

• Two to five years of experience with visualization tools and data spreadsheets, including Cognos, Power BI and Excel.

• Knowledge and experience with data science toolkits such as Matplotlib, Pandas, NumPy, and GitHub.

• Knowledge of a variety of machine learning techniques, algorithms, and their real-world advantages/drawbacks.

• Knowledge of advanced statistical techniques and concepts and experience with applications.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Working knowledge of statistical models and business intelligence.

• Self-starter and intellectual curiosity to seek solutions without direction.

• Excellent communication skills and experience successfully partnering with both technical and non-technical stakeholders within the FHLBank to drive improved outcomes for the business through analytics.

• Proven ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy and detail orientation.

• Proven ability to deliver presentations to stakeholders that tell a compelling story using analytics relevant to the audience.

• Passion for continuous learning.

• Strong project management skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Prefer two or more years’ experience with Agile development methodologies.

• Must be able to work and travel independently and use general office equipment.

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Why work here

FHLBank Topeka strives to be an employer of choice by offering industry leading benefits such as generous vacation, volunteer hours and a hybrid operating model. Below are a few more of our benefits...

• Bankwide incentive compensation program
• 401K retirement plan with competitive company match
• Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Incentive-based wellness program
• Paid maternity and parent bonding leave
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
• Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes
• Summer hours
• Onsite café

How we work

At FHLBank Topeka, employees are business partners. We believe we are successful when we partner with one another and understand that our differences only make us stronger .

• Hybrid Schedule | Flexibility is the name of the game: Business partners are allowed to work remotely up to two days a week.
• Access to Leadership | The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners. Stop by and say "Hi." Send an email, and expect a response. Or schedule a meeting to share your perspective.
• Peer-to-Peer Recognition | Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond.
• Professional Wins | FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.

FHLBank Topeka EEO Policy

FHLBank Topeka is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, parental status, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military status, gender identity and expression or marital status.