Data Governance Risk Analyst (Remote WA &OR)

Banner Bank is a financial institution serving personal banking clients and businesses across the Pacific Northwest and California. The Data Governance Risk Analyst will strengthen data governance and enterprise risk management by maintaining policies, supporting data controls and quality processes, and resolving data issues. The role also develops Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions, defines risk metrics, and promotes data-driven practices across the Risk Division.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and evolve the Bank’s data governance policies, standards, and metadata practices in partnership with data owners, IT teams, and business users
• You’ll support the ongoing maturity of the data risk governance framework, including data controls, standards, and data quality monitoring processes
• Collaborate with IT, Data Governance, and business line partners to resolve data issues and ensure governance requirements are consistently met
• Design, build, and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports, and data models that support enterprise-wide risk reporting across multiple risk disciplines
• Leverage Power Query, DAX, and optimized dataflows to ensure reporting accuracy, consistency, and scalability
• Partner with subject matter experts and risk leaders to define risk taxonomy, metrics, and reporting requirements
• Translate complex business needs into clear, actionable insights and reporting solutions
• Serve as a Power BI subject matter expert within the Risk Division, promoting best practices and a strong data-driven culture

Requirements:

• You have a Bachelor's Degree in Data Analytics, Information Systems, Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field (Required)
• You have four or more years of relevant experience in data analysis, data governance, or risk-related roles (Required)
• You understand that an equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered in lieu of a degree
• You bring strong proficiency in Power BI, including data modeling, DAX, and dashboard development
• You have a solid understanding of data governance principles, data quality concepts, and risk management frameworks
• You're comfortable working with structured data, SQL queries, and data preparation tools
• You communicate complex data and risk concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• You have a keen attention to detail and can successfully juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• You apply strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills to real-world risk challenges
• 10%
• Experience working in financial services is preferred
• You have working knowledge of Enterprise Risk, Model Risk, Compliance, AML/BSA, or Third-Party Risk frameworks, which is a plus