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Financial Analyst - Strategic Planning

Regions Bank

Regions Bank

Accounting & Finance, IT
United States · Alabama, USA · Birmingham, AL, USA · New York, NY, USA
USD 68,600.95-106,940 / year
Posted on Feb 6, 2026

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.

At Regions, the Strategic Planning Analyst assists management with the development of the enterprise-wide strategic plan that reinforces our culture, provides clear business goals, and drives innovations while ensuring that our financial and strategic objectives are achieved. Supports the leadership team in the strategic planning process including organizing and executing the strategic plan. Supports efforts to partner with corporate business units, business segments and support groups to execute the strategic planning process and achieve strategic objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Assists with strategic and ad hoc analysis on the industry, markets, peers, etc. to support senior management as well as strategic planning and execution
  • Aids in the continued development and articulation of the bank’s key differentiating factors, opportunities, and threats in the marketplace
  • Analyzes group and business-level plans
  • Compiles financial information and market analyses to prepare for appropriate meeting materials and make relevant recommendations to senior management
  • Communicates self-generated information as well as compile, edit, and format content provided by others in the department
  • Assists with management of strategic relationships including those related to equity investment strategies to identify opportunities for long term benefit to the company’s overall strategic plan
  • Works with Corporate Development on strategic analysis related to Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and other strategic topics
  • Keeps detailed records to maintain the department's compliance
  • Works independently with guidance in moderate to highly complex situations

This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
  • Two (2) years of experience in financial services

Preferences

  • Master’s degree

Skills and Competencies

  • Ability to research, analyze data, and derive facts
  • Ability to work individually and collaboratively
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Intermediate financial acumen including understanding of financial statements and profitability concepts
  • Strong ability to work with Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at the same
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong work ethic and self-motivated

Additional Preferences:

  • Strong strategic thinking

  • Solid financial and business acumen

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

  • Experience with financial and analytical tools, including Essbase, Power BI (PBI), and Tableau

This position is intended to be onsite, now or in the near future. Associates will have regular work hours, including full days in the office three or more days a week. 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.

This position may be filled at a higher level depending on the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience.

Regions will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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:

$68,600.95 USD

50th Percentile:

$106,940.00 USD

Incentive Pay Plans:

This job may participate in an annual discretionary bonus plan.

Location:

Birmingham, 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.