Join Forbright Bank: Vice President, Data and Analytics Lead – Deposits

Company Description: Forbright Bank is a nationwide full-service bank and lender dedicated to accelerating the transition to a sustainable and low-carbon economy. Headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Forbright Bank is committed to financing visionary leaders in clean energy, healthcare, technology, financial services, real estate, and more with exceptional service.

Company Culture

At Forbright Bank, we foster a dynamic, high-energy, and fast-paced environment that promotes growth and embodies a meaningful mission. We integrate responsible environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices into our daily operations. Our team culture values collaboration, inclusion, flexibility, recognition, and giving back. We seek passionate individuals who are motivated, customer-focused, results-oriented, innovative, adaptable, and thoughtful in their approach.

Company Mission

As a mission-driven institution, we maintain a stable, well-capitalized, liquid, and profitable organization governed by best practices to manage risk and compliance. We leverage Forbright Bank’s capital, capabilities, innovation, and expertise to drive client success and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data and analytics strategy aligned with the bank's deposit business goals.
• Oversee the development and implementation of data-driven solutions to support lending operations, risk management, and financial processes.
• Collaborate with data owners to identify key performance indicators and metrics that drive business growth and inform decision-making.
• Manage the roadmap for delivering content to enterprise and lending teams through data lakes, warehouses, pipelines, and BI tools.
• Communicate insights and recommendations to executive leadership clearly and concisely.
• Supervise the work product of 1-2 direct reports.
• Ensure data quality and accuracy by developing and managing data collection and storage processes.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in data and analytics capabilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned employees by organizing and monitoring work progress.
• Recruit, select, orient, and train new employees.
• Manage employee performance through development, coaching, and counseling.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data and analytics, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in data science, statistics, computer science, or a related field preferred.
• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in the financial services industry, preferably in banking or lending.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Experience working with large datasets and an understanding of data architecture principles.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools like Tableau or PowerBI.
• Experience with DBT and Snowflake preferred.
• Technical skills in data analysis, statistics, and modeling; proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams of data analysts and scientists.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to convey complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of data governance principles and regulatory requirements in the banking sector.

The pay range for this position is $150,000 (entry-level) to $180,000 (highly experienced), depending on the candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

Position Requirements

To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, the employee must be able to:

• Sit or stand at a desk for prolonged periods.
• Walk, stoop, crouch, kneel, or bend.
• Use hands and fingers to operate office machinery.
• Utilize a computer monitor with visual acuity.
• Communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees to perform essential functions. Work is primarily conducted in an office environment, with certain positions potentially eligible for remote