Business Data Analyst

We are seeking a Business / Data Analyst for a Banking client. Please note this role will sit hybrid onsite 3 days per week in one of the below listed locations. Further details are below for review. Client: Banking Location: Minneapolis, MN or St. Louis, MO (Must be able to work onsite 3 days per week.) Length: 6+ month Assignment (Chance of extension.) Pay Range: $55 - $60/hour W2 Overview: The Marketing Data Program Analyst within the Data and Marketing Enablement (DME) group is tasked with overseeing Database Marketing projects from start to finish, ensuring they address the needs of Payments Consumer and Small Business (PCS) clients seeking DBM (Database Marketing) solutions. This role involves gathering and documenting business requirements, extracting and analyzing data, effectively leading project teams, communicating proactively with internal clients, and confirming that database marketing solutions meet business objectives. Leadership & Delivery: • Run and lead project efforts, ensuring teams stay aligned, on track, and moving forward. • Drive Agile ceremonies and workflows; ensure stories are well‑defined, prioritized, and understood by business stakeholders. • Act as a bridge between business, technical teams, and external partners. Data & Technical Work: • Dive deep into data to understand structures, relationships, and quality issues. • Write SQL queries to explore, validate, and troubleshoot data. • Identify required datasets and work with the Data Warehouse team to ensure proper ingestion, transformation, and delivery. • Support the redesign of the marketing database platform, helping reduce hard‑coded dependencies and improve automation. Cross‑Functional Collaboration: • Work with the Data Warehouse team to prepare data for production use and coordinate data transfers to external vendors. • Partner with Cardlytics and internal teams to improve onboarding/offboarding workflows. • Provide clear documentation and user stories that translate technical needs into business‑friendly language. Skills: • Proven ability to lead initiatives and keep teams moving toward delivery. • Strong Agile experience: able to run Agile processes end‑to‑end along with use of Jira. • Advanced SQL skills with the ability to dig into data, write queries, validate results, and uncover issues. • Solid understanding of relational databases and data structures. • Ability to define clear, concise user stories that business partners can understand. • Understanding of Data Warehousing environments. • Previous experience and understanding around Marketing Communications / Database Marketing. • Naturally curious, with strong analytical and problem‑solving instincts. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide. EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystems.com or 844-463-6178. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.