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Data analyst roles are among the most accessible for OPT students because the analytical and technical skills developed in STEM programs align directly with employer needs, and demand for data professionals remains high across virtually every industry. Most data analytics degrees and related STEM programs qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving graduates meaningful time to build a record with an employer before H-1B visa sponsorship becomes necessary.
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Get Access To All JobsThank 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
We are seeking two Data and Analytics Analysts to join our Financial Crimes Data and Analytics team.
Preferred 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
- Strong experience in data analysis and interpretation, including key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and business performance indicators
- Demonstrated experience designing dimensional data models (Star and Snowflake schemas) with well-structured fact and dimension tables optimized for reporting
- Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau, including report development and dashboard design
- Experience building and maintaining data pipelines, including data transformation and data cleansing processes
- Solid understanding of source systems, data lineage, and data refresh schedules
- Hands-on experience with Python, Spark, and Snowflake
- Advanced SQL and data querying skills
-
Ability to deploy code to production using Git and CI/CD tools
-
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.
Job Range Target:
Minimum: $79,222.55 USD
Median: $100,070.00 USD
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. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.
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
We are seeking two Data and Analytics Analysts to join our Financial Crimes Data and Analytics team.
Preferred 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
- Strong experience in data analysis and interpretation, including key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and business performance indicators
- Demonstrated experience designing dimensional data models (Star and Snowflake schemas) with well-structured fact and dimension tables optimized for reporting
- Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau, including report development and dashboard design
- Experience building and maintaining data pipelines, including data transformation and data cleansing processes
- Solid understanding of source systems, data lineage, and data refresh schedules
- Hands-on experience with Python, Spark, and Snowflake
- Advanced SQL and data querying skills
-
Ability to deploy code to production using Git and CI/CD tools
-
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.
Job Range Target:
Minimum: $79,222.55 USD
Median: $100,070.00 USD
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. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.
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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Get Access To All JobsData Analyst OPT Job Search Tips
Data analyst roles are among the most accessible for OPT students
Statistics, data science, information systems, and business analytics degrees are all STEM-classified, and data analyst roles align well with these fields. This combination makes data analysis one of the most accessible career paths for OPT students seeking STEM OPT extension eligibility.
Confirm your degree field aligns with the specific role
OPT requires that your work be directly related to your degree. A statistics or data science graduate working as a data analyst has a clear connection. A business degree graduate should confirm the connection with their DSO, particularly if the role is more operational than analytical.
E-Verify enrollment is essential if you want STEM OPT
Many companies that hire data analysts are E-Verify enrolled, but smaller startups and agencies may not be. Confirming E-Verify status before accepting an offer protects your ability to extend your work authorization and pursue H-1B visa sponsorship.
Build a portfolio that demonstrates end-to-end analysis
U.S. employers hiring data analysts want to see your ability to work with real data, draw conclusions, and communicate findings. A portfolio with documented projects covering data cleaning, analysis, and visualization is one of the strongest things you can bring to an interview.
Technology and financial services are strong sectors for OPT data analysts
Both sectors hire data analysts frequently, have E-Verify enrollment, and are active H-1B sponsors. If your goal is long-term status in the U.S., targeting companies in these sectors gives you both near-term employment and a clearer long-term path.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship before you’re deep in the process
Data analyst roles are commonly sponsored for H-1B visas, particularly at technology and consulting firms. Asking about a company’s sponsorship history early is straightforward and helps you focus on employers who can actually support your long-term plans.
Data Analyst OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do data analyst jobs qualify for STEM OPT?
Yes, data analyst roles draw directly on technical STEM degrees in data science, statistics, computer science, mathematics, and related fields. As long as your employer is E-Verify enrolled and your role connects to your degree program, data analyst positions qualify for the STEM OPT extension. Your DSO can confirm whether your specific degree is on the STEM Designated Degree Program list if you are unsure.
Which industries hire data analysts on OPT most consistently?
Technology, financial services, consulting, healthcare analytics, retail, and e-commerce are the sectors with the highest volume of OPT data analyst hiring. Large companies in these industries have established data teams and recurring graduate hiring needs. Consulting firms that build analytics solutions for clients are also consistent OPT hirers and often have structured programs for converting analysts to H-1B.
What skills matter most for data analyst OPT roles?
SQL is the foundational requirement for almost every data analyst role. Python or R for statistical analysis, data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI, and familiarity with Excel or Google Sheets round out the core toolkit. Experience with cloud data platforms such as BigQuery, Redshift, or Snowflake is increasingly valued. Building a portfolio of projects that demonstrates these skills in practice, even from academic work, significantly strengthens your application.
Is a data science degree better than a statistics degree for getting OPT jobs as a data analyst?
Both are strong foundations and both are typically STEM-eligible. Employers are more focused on your technical skills and portfolio than on the precise degree title. A statistics graduate with strong Python skills and data project experience is just as competitive as a data science graduate. Highlighting the practical applications of your degree in your application materials matters more than the degree name itself.
How competitive is the data analyst job market for OPT students?
Data analytics is one of the most competitive entry-level fields overall, but OPT students with strong technical skills remain attractive candidates to employers who understand the process. Focusing on companies with a history of hiring F-1 graduates, building a strong portfolio of projects, and applying to roles where your specific technical background matches the job description closely improves your outcomes significantly.