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Commercial Lending Data & Process Analyst

MUFG, Tempe, AZ, United States


Job Summary We are on an exciting journey to improve the quality, clarity, and consistency of our commercial lending data so business teams can make informed, timely decisions. This role supports that mission by helping document how commercial lending data is created, defined, and used across the organization.

The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

Key Responsibilities

Partner with commercial lending and related business teams to understand how loan data is created, updated, and used across lending processes (e.g., origination, underwriting, servicing)

Capture and organize business input related to loan data definitions, business rules, usage, and expectations

Help document and maintain identified data owners and key data elements across loan processes

Ask thoughtful questions to identify gaps, inconsistencies, or unclear processes that may impact data quality or understanding

Support data quality and issue management activities, including tracking issues, coordinating follow-ups, and documenting outcomes

Participate in working sessions focused on improving the management of and understanding of loan data

Support process improvement efforts by helping document current-state processes and highlighting areas of confusion or inefficiency

Learn and apply data governance standards, policies, and best practices in day-to-day work

What We’re Looking For We are open to candidates early in their career or changing careers, including recent graduates.

Key Skills (More Important Than Experience)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Curiosity and a willingness to ask clarifying questions

Ability to organize information, track details, and follow through on assigned work

Comfort working with multiple teams and incorporating different perspectives

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills

Ability to explain concepts clearly to peers and leaders

Helpful (But Not Required)

Exposure to commercial lending, banking, finance, operations, risk, or compliance

Experience with documentation, coordination, or process improvement efforts

Interest in how organizations manage data, processes, and decision-making

Familiarity with data governance or data quality tools (e.g., Collibra)

What This Role Is Not

Not a software development or engineering role

Not a reporting, analytics, or dashboard‑building role

No coding, SQL, or advanced technical skills required

Why This Role Is a Great Starting Point or Career Change

Builds a strong foundation in how large financial organizations manage loan data and lending processes

Provides exposure to cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders

Creates a clear path into roles such as data stewardship, data governance, business analysis, risk, operations, or program management

Training and support provided — no prior data governance experience required

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field

3+ years of banking or analytical experience preferred

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Highly motivated individual who can work independently, manage assigned work, and communicate progress effectively in a remote, cross‑location environment

The typical base pay range for this role is between $78K - $106K depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance‑based bonus and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, (ii) the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and (b) they do not conflict with the background screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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