Entry Level Data Analytics Lead Jobs
New grad data analytics lead jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with little to no experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can carry more weight than years on a resume. Most openings are a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid roles across Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Education, with employers like Amazon Web Services, JBS INTERNATIONAL, and Koch hiring at this level now.
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Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career—a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description
At Regions, the Data and Analytics Analyst transforms data into a meaningful format for operational and/or decision-making purposes. Focusing on day-to-day deliverables, this role works with senior analysts and managers to gather and interpret data for leaders to make data-driven decisions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Modifies reports that are valuable, readable, and presentable to stakeholders
- Assists in the preparation of visual reports/presentations to present analysis to management
- Interprets, analyzes, and provides insights to teams and managers to determine operational impact, trends, and opportunities
- Performs data analysis to help achieve data automation
- Creates and maintains databases to help classify & store information
- Completes day-to-day deliverables and ad-hoc data reports to support business needs/projects and answer data related questions
- Ensures compliance by performing quality data audits, mining, and management
- Monitors data and analytics trends and seeks opportunities for continuous improvement
- May offer guidance to junior analysts, ensuring proper training and tools are provided
- Partners with the centralized Data Governance team to implement and support data governance and data quality requirements
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Statistics, or related field and two (2) years of experience in a data analytics or related role
- Or, a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Statistics, or related field and four (4) years of experience in a data analytics or related role
Preferences
- Experience utilizing analytical software such as Structured Query Language (SQL), Statistical Analysis System (SAS), SAS Enterprise Miner, and applicable Microsoft Office applications
- Working knowledge of business intelligence software (e.g. Tableau, Power BI)
Skills And Competencies
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
- Strong work ethic and self-motivation
Highly Preferred Skills
- Advanced Python skills
- Advanced SQL and data querying skills
- Strong communication skills
- Previous experience in data analytics within the banking or financial services industry
- Fraud-prevention experience, such as evaluating transactional anomalies, customer-behavior insights and fraud trends
- Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau, including report development and dashboard design
- This position may be filled at a higher level depending on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.
This position is currently remote but may be asked to come onsite or sit onsite in the future. The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations. Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense.
The locations available for this role are: Birmingham AL, Atlanta GA, and Charlotte NC.
Position Type Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Minimum Job Range Target:
Median
Incentive Pay Plans: This job is not incentive eligible.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
Location Details
Riverchase Complex North Building
Location: Hoover, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career—a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice. Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
Job Description
At Regions, the Data and Analytics Analyst transforms data into a meaningful format for operational and/or decision-making purposes. Focusing on day-to-day deliverables, this role works with senior analysts and managers to gather and interpret data for leaders to make data-driven decisions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Modifies reports that are valuable, readable, and presentable to stakeholders
- Assists in the preparation of visual reports/presentations to present analysis to management
- Interprets, analyzes, and provides insights to teams and managers to determine operational impact, trends, and opportunities
- Performs data analysis to help achieve data automation
- Creates and maintains databases to help classify & store information
- Completes day-to-day deliverables and ad-hoc data reports to support business needs/projects and answer data related questions
- Ensures compliance by performing quality data audits, mining, and management
- Monitors data and analytics trends and seeks opportunities for continuous improvement
- May offer guidance to junior analysts, ensuring proper training and tools are provided
- Partners with the centralized Data Governance team to implement and support data governance and data quality requirements
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Statistics, or related field and two (2) years of experience in a data analytics or related role
- Or, a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, Statistics, or related field and four (4) years of experience in a data analytics or related role
Preferences
- Experience utilizing analytical software such as Structured Query Language (SQL), Statistical Analysis System (SAS), SAS Enterprise Miner, and applicable Microsoft Office applications
- Working knowledge of business intelligence software (e.g. Tableau, Power BI)
Skills And Competencies
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
- Strong verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
- Strong work ethic and self-motivation
Highly Preferred Skills
- Advanced Python skills
- Advanced SQL and data querying skills
- Strong communication skills
- Previous experience in data analytics within the banking or financial services industry
- Fraud-prevention experience, such as evaluating transactional anomalies, customer-behavior insights and fraud trends
- Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau, including report development and dashboard design
- This position may be filled at a higher level depending on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.
This position is currently remote but may be asked to come onsite or sit onsite in the future. The manager will set the work schedule for this position, including in-office expectations. Regions will not provide relocation assistance for this position, and relocation would be at your expense.
The locations available for this role are: Birmingham AL, Atlanta GA, and Charlotte NC.
Position Type Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job. The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Minimum Job Range Target:
Median
Incentive Pay Plans: This job is not incentive eligible.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
- Paid Vacation/Sick Time
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability Benefits
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Associate Volunteer Program
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time.
Location Details
Riverchase Complex North Building
Location: Hoover, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
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Entry Level Data Analytics Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level data analytics lead job?
Employers hiring at the entry level typically look for hands-on experience with data tools like SQL, Python, or Tableau, even from coursework, bootcamps, or personal projects. A portfolio that shows you can clean data, build dashboards, or surface insights gives you a concrete edge over candidates who list only classroom credits. Applying to roles that explicitly welcome zero to two years of experience keeps the search realistic and productive.
Which companies hire entry level data analytics leads?
Companies hiring entry level data analytics leads right now include Amazon Web Services, JBS INTERNATIONAL, and Koch, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from a mix of fast-growing startups building out analytics functions for the first time and larger organizations with structured new grad programs.
Are there remote entry level data analytics lead jobs?
Yes, though the split varies by industry. About 60% of entry level data analytics lead openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which gives candidates flexibility in where they apply. On-site roles still make up a meaningful share, particularly at companies that prefer new hires to collaborate in person during their first year.
Are these new grad data analytics lead jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that welcome recent graduates with little or no professional experience. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it lists zero to two years of experience as the requirement, accepts internships or academic projects as qualifying experience, or calls out a portfolio in place of a work history. If a role says junior or associate, it is worth applying even without a full resume of past positions.
Which industries hire the most entry level data analytics leads?
Entry Level data analytics lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Those sectors tend to generate large volumes of data that need structured analysis, which creates consistent demand for junior analytics talent even at the lead level of entry-stage teams.