DATA STRATEGIST II
The Data Strategist II is a mid-level professional role responsible for independently performing complex data analyses and delivering strategic insights within our financial services organization. Building on strong experience with SQL and Python, the Data Strategist II conducts in-depth exploratory analysis and employs statistical reasoning to investigate business trends, test hypotheses, and identify underlying drivers of performance. They collaborate with cross-functional business teams to frame analytical problems and translate data findings into actionable recommendations that influence business decisions. The Data Strategist II also plays a key role in communicating results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through effective storytelling and data visualization and may mentor junior analysts. This role requires advanced analytical expertise, business acumen, and strong communication skills to drive data-informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Position Responsibilities:
Data Exploration & Insight Generation
- Independently conducts deeper analysis and root cause investigation using analytical tools to identify trends, anomalies, and key drivers of business trends.
- Design analytical approaches or experiments to test hypotheses, applying appropriate statistical methods when relevant.
- Document findings and ensure data accuracy and integrity throughout the analysis process.
Visualization & Reporting
- Create advanced visualizations and slide presentations to communicate analytical findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Craft clear narratives in presentations or reports that connect analytical insights
to business context, highlighting key findings and recommendations. - Tailor communication of insights to the audience ensuring that stakeholders fully understand the implications of data.
Business Collaboration & Support
- Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements and define analytical solutions that address strategic business needs.
- Translate business problems into structured analytical plans, setting appropriate scope and ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations.
- Collaborate with peers to perform peer reviews to validate analysis methods and ensure code is saved to the shared data repository.
- Follow team documentation and coding standards.
- Assist in onboarding new team members to team standards and workflows.
Data Strategy
- Provides actionable recommendations to improve data integrity, consistency, and completeness across systems.
- Evaluates and suggests changes to data structures based on analysis findings.
- Influences the design of database schemas and architecture to better support analytics and business objectives.
- Collaborates closely with data stewards, data architects, and data governance teams to align recommendations with enterprise standards.
Position Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or other relevant technology degrees OR High School/GED 8 years progressively responsible experience
- 4 years of experience in technology and proficiency
- 3 years of experience leading large, complex/critical technology projects
- 3 years of experience influencing strategy for large organizations
- 2 years of experience in data structures and data modeling
- 2 years of experience in data visualization techniques (Power BI, Tableau)
- 2 years of experience with Microsoft Office and expanded product lines (Visio, MS Project, SharePoint)
- 2 years of experience in banking or related industries
- This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Must have indefinite employment authorization.
About Comerica
We know our employees are critical to our overall success and we are dedicated to investing in their future. One of the ways we do this is to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to recognize and reward individual performance, as well support health, well-being, development and security for our colleagues and their family. Total Rewards consists of cash compensation, development and flexible benefit programs designed to meet individual needs today and in the future. Your salary will be commensurate with your work experience and our programs are reviewed regularly to ensure each remain competitive. We are proud to offer benefits such as health and welfare programs, strong retirement benefits, and generous paid time off programs. You and your eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children, can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) and pension, income protection benefits such as life insurance, AD&D, and supplemental health programs to offset unexpected health care expenses. We also have a variety of time off programs for things like vacation, sick time, disability, and parental leave. Eligibility for some programs varies based on employment status and tenure.
Upon offer, Comerica conducts a comprehensive background and fingerprint check. Your fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI and may be subscribed in the FBI's Record of Arrest and Prosecution Background ("RAP Back") service, which provides ongoing notification to the Company of any updates to your criminal history.
NMLS certification requirement: where applicable, a favorable background check screening, credit check, fingerprint check, and NMLS certification is required in accordance with the SAFE Act.
Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned into three major business segments; the Commercial Bank, the Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica's colleagues focus on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico.
Comerica is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - disability/veteran.
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Comerica Bank
life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, 401(k)
Aug 23, 2025