Financial Analyst - Salt Lake City - Hybrid Schedule

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation’s premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker as one of the “Best Banks to Work For” and as having a top banking team in its list of “The Most Powerful Women in Banking.” Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets., We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a “local” business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

You have the drive, ambition and skills and we want to give you the opportunity. Zions Bancorporation is full of people just like you who share the same values and work ethic. Our diverse workforce offers endless opportunities to expand your skills and gain valuable experience that will help you advance your career. Let’s talk about how we can help one another succeed.

We have just opened an opportunity for a Financial Analyst on our Corporate Treasury Investments team based in our downtown Salt Lake City offices. This person will participate in a broad variety of functions in Zions’ Treasury Department related to Zions’ securities portfolio with primary focus on valuation, reporting, and stress testing the portfolio. The investment decisions and trade executions are outside of the scope of this position. If you have a flexible mentality towards contributing to a broad array of tasks and functions, this may be the next rung on your career ladder.  

Ideal candidates will have the skills and experience necessary to: 

• Value a fixed/ variable rate security.
• Perform attribution analysis for period over period reports.
• Perform SOX controls.
• Document reporting processes in the form of procedures, methodology, etc.
• Provide support to accounting and finance groups across the organization.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills and analytical aptitude
• Develop and improve processes related to management reporting. 
• Handle various sizes of data in populating reporting tools and verifying quality assurance.
• Learn new systems when applicable.
• Remain flexible and take on other duties as needed.

What you need to bring to the table:  

• Requires a Bachelor's in accounting, finance or related field and experience in accounting, financial analysis, or other directly related experience.
• Significant experience with Excel, including VBA macros.
• In-depth understanding of the securities’ valuation principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Flexibility in job functions.
• The ability to work under time sensitive deadlines.
• Prior experiences (academic or professional) to display appropriate business, financial, and quantitative acumen.
• Past experience in a finance-related field is preferred.

Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, the Zions Bank Building serves as the headquarters of both Zions Bancorporation and Zions Bank. The building sits adjacent to City Creek Center, a world-class shopping and dining destination with more than 100 stores and restaurants. The Zions Bank Building stands tall among Salt Lake City’s central business district, providing hundreds of team members with an exceptional work environment and features such as:

• Easy access to the City Creek UTA TRAX station, as well as various electric vehicle charging stations in most City Creek area garages;
• An employee-only fitness center and bike storage;
• An employee lounge, kitchen, micro market, game tables, couches and TVs;
• Private mothers’ rooms and lockers; and
• Access to downtown shopping, dining, arts and entertainment.