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Principal Business Insights Analyst- Deposit Pricing & Forecasting
United States, Johnston, Rhode Island Employment contract 130000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted May 05, 2026
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Job Description
The Principal Business Insights Analyst – Deposit Pricing and Forecasting serves as a senior individual contributor and strategic analytics partner to bank leadership, owning critical forecasting, pricing, and performance insights for the Consumer Deposits business. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and evolving the consumer deposits balance forecast; reporting and explaining actual performance versus plan; and generating analytical insights that inform deposit pricing, cost of funds management, Net Interest Income (NII) performance, and broader balance sheet and growth strategies. The role requires strong quantitative skills, deep analytical rigor, and the ability to translate complex financial and behavioral dynamics into clear, decision-ready insights. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, comfortable operating in ambiguity, and able to independently drive end-to-end analytics that influence high-impact strategic decisions.
Job Responsibility
Own the end-to-end consumer deposits balance forecast, including assumptions, methodologies, refresh cadence, and documentation
Monitor and report actual deposit balances versus forecast, identifying key drivers of variance and providing clear, actionable explanations to stakeholders
Track, analyze, and report on cost of funds, Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP) trends, and their impacts on deposit economics over time
Track and analyze total Net Interest Income (NII) attributable to consumer deposits, including drivers of change related to balances, pricing, mix, FTP, and the interest rate environment
Develop scenario and sensitivity analyses to assess the impact of pricing, market conditions, FTP assumptions, and strategic actions on deposit balances, funding costs, and NII
Deliver analytical insights to inform deposit pricing decisions, promotional strategies, and broader funding optimization efforts
Support the execution of approved pricing changes, including pre- and post-implementation analysis, performance tracking, and validation of outcomes versus expectations
Evaluate pricing effectiveness and customer response by segment, product, channel, and rate environment to identify opportunities and risks
Partner with stakeholders to assess tradeoffs between growth, retention, margin, funding stability, and NII using data-driven frameworks
Support short- and long-term strategic planning efforts by translating forecasts, pricing strategies, and analytical insights into implications for financial performance and balance sheet outcomes
Perform end-to-end analytics, from problem framing and data sourcing through modeling, analysis, and executive-level communication
Analyze large, complex datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and behavioral insights related to deposit growth, attrition, pricing sensitivity, and profitability
De-average performance by customer and account segments to surface key drivers and levers impacting balances, cost of funds, FTP, and NII
Build and maintain analytical models, dashboards, and reporting tools that support recurring performance management, forecasting, and ad hoc strategic needs
Communicate complex analytical findings in a clear, concise, and compelling manner tailored to senior and non-technical audiences
Produce executive-ready materials, including performance reporting, variance explanations, NII and FTP trend analysis, and pricing performance readouts
Act as a trusted analytics partner to Finance, Treasury, ALM, Product, Strategy, Risk, and Data teams to ensure alignment and shared understanding
Identify opportunities to automate, standardize, and improve forecasting, reporting, and analytical processes to increase efficiency and consistency
Ensure analytical approaches are well-documented, repeatable, and aligned with data governance and control standards
Continuously refine methodologies and assumptions based on new data, market dynamics, pricing actions, FTP changes, and learnings
Requirements
7+ years of experience in a quantitative or analytical role, preferably within financial services, banking, or a related industry
Strong understanding of consumer deposit products, balance dynamics, pricing mechanics, FTP, NII, and cost of funds economics
Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining forecasts, performance reporting, and variance analysis for financial metrics
Advanced SQL skills required
experience with Python, R, SAS, or VBA strongly preferred
Experience working with large datasets and modern data platforms
Strong analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to structure ambiguous questions and drive them to clear conclusions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence decisions through data-backed insights
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
High standards for analytical rigor, accuracy, and adherence to data governance and compliance requirements
Bachelor’s degree required in Business or a quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Statistics, Analytics, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline