Who we are

Our mission at FHLBank Chicago: To partner with our members in Illinois and Wisconsin to provide them competitively priced funding, a reasonable return on their investment, and support for their community investment activities.

Simply said, we're a bank for banks and other financial institutions, focused on being a strategic partner for our members and working together to reinvest in our communities, from urban centers to rural areas. Created by Congress in 1932, FHLBank Chicago is one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks, government sponsored in support of mortgage lending and community investment.

What it's like to work here

At FHLBank Chicago, we bring people together. Our regular All-Staff meetings keep employees informed and our values drive the work that we do. Our Buddy Program pairs new hires with tenured employees to guide their onboarding. Through our Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), we host signature and employee-led events to celebrate our differences and learn from each other and identify volunteer opportunities to strengthen our communities; and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and culture teams create connections around shared interests and experiences. We offer live and on-demand professional development opportunities to grow your skillset and your career.

What You'll do

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is seeking an experience Senior Data Analyst to join its Business Analytics and Reporting team to help analyze and derive insights from data to inform the Bank's strategy and operations, management, and regulatory reporting and the Bank's data strategy.

How you'll make an impact:

• Work collaboratively on cross-functional projects and provide recommendations in the strategic planning process to ensure we are continually evolving to meet member needs in an ever-changing environment.
• Create presentations and reports for various audiences, anywhere from executive-level presentations that communicate our mission, goals, and our value proposition, to in-depth, detailed analysis on a product the Bank offers our members.

What you can expect:

• Collect, clean, and analyze financial data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Periodic analysis of GL entries, financial performance to plan reporting.
• Assist in the month-end closing and distribution of monthly financial statements.
• Develop and maintain automated processes for data extraction and transformation to streamline data workflows.
• Create and maintain comprehensive reports and dashboards to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into data-driven solutions.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis and deep dives to address specific business questions and challenges as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and reports for internal stakeholders and clients, conveying complex technical findings in a clear and concise manner.
• Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in data analysis and financial services.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting, finance, business, economics, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Master's degree a plus.
• 5-7 years analytical reporting or financial data analysis experience.
• Desire for continuous learning and an inclination to understand the "why" and big picture elements.
• Ability to self-motivate and a willingness to take an active role and drive results by collaborating with peers, leaders, clients, and other internal teams.
• Comfortability asking questions and challenging the status-quo with a goal of increasing efficiencies and improving the way things are done.
• Willingness to share solutions and best practices with staff, including the ability to effectively cross-train by clearly communicating during and after their troubleshooting process with the goal of empowering other team members to resolve similar issues going forward.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines while remaining detail-oriented in what can be a fast-paced work environment with changing priorities.
• Experience organizing, consuming, and analyzing data to identify trends, insights and opportunities, with the ability to transform the data into appealing visualizations for presentation.
• A high degree of professionalism with outstanding communication skills (written, verbal, and listening).
• Proficient with data visualization tools, such as Tableau, SQL, and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).

The Perks

At FHLBank Chicago, we believe in rewarding our high performing workforce. We offer a highly competitive compensation and bonus package, and access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to meet the needs of our employees. Our retirement program includes a 401(k) and pension plan. Our wellbeing program supports employees at work and in their personal lives: Our generous PTO plan provides five weeks of vacation for new employees and 11 paid holidays per year; our Lifestyle Spending Account provides an annual stipend for employees to support wellbeing activities; and our central downtown location at the Old Post Office provides easy access to public transportation and breathtaking views from our award-winning rooftop. Step into a brighter future with us. #LI-Hybrid