Manager, AI & Data Analytics

We are seeking an innovative and strategic Manager, AI and Data Analytics to lead the development and execution of enterprise AI, analytics, and data initiatives that enable smarter business decisions, improved operational efficiency, and enhanced member experiences.

This role will serve as a key liaison between business and technology teams, transforming organizational data into actionable insights while establishing a strong foundation for artificial intelligence, automation, and business intelligence across the enterprise.

Location/Schedule:

• On site at our corporate office in Fort Worth, TX
• Monday – Friday 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

Key Responsibilities:

AI Strategy, Governance and Planning

• Develop and execute enterprise AI, automation, and analytics strategies.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and advanced analytics to improve business processes and outcomes.
• Partner with executive leadership to prioritize and deliver high-value initiatives.
• Create AI strategy documents, technical problem statements, feasibility assessments, business cases, and implementation roadmaps to support prioritization and executive decisions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions.

AI Architecture, Design and Proof of Concepts

• Lead AI proof-of-concept initiatives, pilots, and scalable production implementations.
• Establish AI governance, ethical AI practices, security standards, and performance monitoring.
• Support intelligent automation and AI-powered business solutions.

Data Strategy, Architecture & Governance

• Develop data strategies that support reporting, analytics, and AI readiness.
• Establish and maintain data governance frameworks, quality standards, and compliance practices.
• Oversee enterprise data architecture, integration, and lifecycle management.

Analytics, Business Intelligence and Insights

• Define enterprise reporting and analytics standards.
• Develop executive dashboards, KPIs, and self-service analytics capabilities.
• Translate business questions into actionable data insights and recommendations.
• Support forecasting, trend analysis, and performance measurement initiatives.

Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team

• Manage and mentor a team of Data Analysts.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Allocate resources and prioritize initiatives to support organizational objectives.
• Serve as a technical and managerial escalation point for data and analytics projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in systems analysis, data analytics, information technology, or related disciplines.
• Experience leading enterprise analytics, AI, automation, or business intelligence initiatives.
• Experience managing technical teams and delivering projects in Agile environments.
• Advanced SQL and business intelligence experience.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Experience in financial services or credit union environments.
• Experience With:
  • Large Language Models (LLMs)
  • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
  • Power BI and enterprise reporting platforms
  • Python
  • Workflow automation platforms
  • Microsoft Copilot Studio and AI-driven automation solutions

Responsible for compliance of all Federal and State rules and regulations pertaining but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, Bank Bribery Act, NCUA Privacy Regulations, Reg B, Reg Z, Reg DD, Reg E, Reg CC, Service Members Civil Relief, and FCRA/FACTA. Required to attend initial and ongoing annual Bank Secrecy Act training.

For more than 90 years, Fort Worth-based EECU community credit union has been committed to providing members A Better Way of Banking®. Today, EECU is one of the largest credit unions in Texas with $4.6 billion in USD assets and serves over 310,000 members through 22 financial centers across North Texas. In the true spirit of the credit union philosophy “people helping people” EECU was recently honored with the Fort Worth Business Press Corporate Philanthropy Award for employee volunteerism, named Best Bank/Credit Union by the Fort Worth Star Telegram's readers, and became the 1st credit union in Fort Worth to become Blue Zones certified for promoting employee well-being.

EECU is an EOE/Vets/Disabled Employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veterans' status or on the basis of disability.

For more information on our organization and benefits please visit EECU Careers at www.eecu.org/careers.