Why Bank OZK

Founded on a legacy of more than 120 years in banking, Bank OZK is much more than just a company. We’re nationally recognized as an industry leader in financial services. That means we combine exceptional service with innovative technologies to deliver smart solutions to our clients across the country. We’re investing in small businesses, fueling economies in local communities and changing skylines in the largest cities across America. Here, we're not simply filling roles. We're fostering even greater careers.

The foundation for a great career starts with an exceptional team and a comprehensive benefits package. We believe in providing our dedicated team members with the best resources to support their physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including generous PTO, 401(k) matching, health, dental, vision (and pet!) insurance as well as special perks and discounts. Learn more about Bank OZK benefits.

Job Purpose & Scope

As a Data Risk Engineer, you will be responsible for researching and analyzing data to identify data risk and execute data solutions to support Bank OZK’s data strategy. In this role, you will act as a problem-solver who can assimilate business requirements and develop data risk reports and dashboards. You will assist the Senior Data Risk Engineer with report development, and datasets to satisfy data risk requirements. You will demonstrate exceptional customer service, planning, executing, and organization skills. You will work independently, yet collaboratively, to achieve results. 

Essential Job Functions

1. Provide report analysis and development to execute data risk initiatives 

2. Develop a thorough understanding of assigned line of business processes, data sets, and underlying system of record principles of OZK data

3. Generate business data that supports line of business requirements within assigned projects 

4. Apply understanding of OZK enterprise data architecture, data platforms, and data operations in work processes and deliverables

5. Demonstrate understanding of data and query optimization and patterns

6. Utilize the data platforms to build logic and execute testing to validate data adequacy and operational effectiveness

7. Assist the Senior Data Risk Engineer by applying hands-on technical knowledge to assist in report development, visualization development, and use of Power BI to execute and support strategic vision of data risk initiatives 

8. Develop line-of-business and management reporting to satisfy requirements

9. Develop datasets for use in data risk tools

10. Assist Data Risk Management partners to refine business requirements to support data applications and/or ensure reporting supports Bank OZK’s data strategy

11. Support environmental change management control by complying with change management standard

12. Assist in organizing and sourcing data for business intelligence initiatives from approved data sources to support and enable strong enterprise data management standards

13. Provide ongoing support for developed business intelligence solutions inclusive of reports, visual analytics, and limited data model development

14. Works with Risk Management team members to identify data lifecycle within process flows and identify where data risk and controls are present 

15. Partners with Data Development teams to identify data lineage, data classification and obtain data statistics that are generally built and/or managed by data developers

16. Build rapport and understanding with line of business colleagues

17. Enthusiastically embrace, support, and model the Bank’s values and mission

18. Ensure compliance with internal/external regulatory policies, procedures, and guidelines

Basic Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree or commensurate work experience, required

2. 1+ years of experience in database development, and/or business intelligence and data reporting, required

3. 1+ years of data analysis, required

4. Experience in SQL Server database environment, required

5. Experience in reporting technologies such as Power BI, SSRS, and/or Tableau, required

6. Experience in ELT/ETL technologies such as SSIS, Talend, and/or Alteryx, preferred

7. Experience in Jira, preferred

8. Experience with Snowflake Cloud Data Platform, preferred

Job Expectations

Operate customary equipment and technology used in a business environment, with or without accommodation.

Note: This description is not an exhaustive list of all job functions, duties, skills, and job standards required.  Other job functions, duties, skills, and standards may be added.  Management reserves the right to add or change the job requirements at any time.

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EEO Statement

Bank OZK is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local law. Member FDIC.