Manager- IT Enterprise Analytics
Company: Midland States Bank
Location: Rockford
Posted on: January 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Title: Manager- IT Enterprise Analytics Locations:
Rockford_IL Time Type: Full time Req ID: JR1204-Rockford_IL At
Midland, we’re proud to be a little different. You can see it in
our bright orange signs-but there’s more to it than that. With our
heartfelt and personalized approach, we’re focused on meeting every
customer’s needs with the brightest solutions. For more than 140
years, we’ve learned by serving customers skillfully with
dedication and follow-through, we can brighten every interaction to
drive our collective success. And this goes beyond traditional
banking. We foster programs that empower our communities,
continuously invest in our employees, and actively pursue brighter
futures for all. Our humble ambition keeps us growing, giving back,
and looking ahead. We’re innovating and optimizing our services to
ensure we stay unique - providing strength you can count on with
heart you can feel. You might say we’re unlike any other bank. And
you’d be right." At Midland States Bank, base salary is one
component of our Total Rewards program. Exact compensation is
determined by factors such as (but not limited to) education,
skills, internal equity, and experience. This position offers
additional compensation in the form of short-term incentives (i.e.
bonus and/or commission) and may include long-term incentives (i.e.
stock awards). Benefits for this role include comprehensive
healthcare, well-being benefits, paid family leave as well as
generous paid time off. Total Rewards also include banking perks,
an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K plan with company match and
may include the opportunity to participate in our Non-Qualified
Deferred Compensation plan. Incentives and benefits are subject to
eligibility requirements. Salary Range: $105,000-$145,000 Position
Summary This position leads Midland States Bank’s enterprise-wide
analytics program, transforming data into actionable insights that
drive growth, efficiency, and innovation across all business lines.
The Manager – IT Enterprise Analytics combines strategic vision,
technical expertise, and people leadership to advance the Bank’s
analytics capabilities from traditional reporting to predictive,
automated, and insight-driven decision support. This role partners
with business and technology leaders to shape the Bank’s data
strategy, foster a data-informed culture, and deliver analytics
products that support organizational growth. Primary
Accountabilities People - Lead, coach, and develop a
high-performing analytics team focused on curiosity,
accountability, and continuous improvement. - Foster a culture of
collaboration, innovation, and customer focus within the analytics
organization. - Create clear career paths and mentor emerging
talent to strengthen enterprise analytics capabilities. -
Identifies high-potential employees for advanced training and
career development opportunities. Analytics Initiatives and
Engagement - Define and execute the enterprise analytics roadmap,
ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and business priorities.
- Oversee the development and delivery of dashboards, reports, and
self-service data products using Power BI and related tools. -
Standardize and automate analytics processes to drive scalability
and efficiency. - Collaborate with business leaders across lines
(Commercial, Retail, Wealth, Mortgage, Operations, Marketing,
Finance, Risk) to co-own KPIs and ensure analytics supports
performance goals. Data Products, Modernization & Innovation - Lead
the transition from traditional reporting to data product
ownership, emphasizing usability, accessibility, and business
impact. - Lead adoption of modern data platforms (cloud, APIs, data
marts, distributed analytics) in collaboration with IT and data
engineering. - Introduce advanced analytics capabilities including
AI/ML, LLMs, and predictive modeling to proactively identify
opportunities and risks. - Champion automation and AI-driven tools
to enhance decision speed and accuracy. Data Governance &
Compliance - Co-chair enterprise data governance, ensuring data
integrity, security, and compliance with BSA, OCC, FDIC, FRB, etc.
regulations. - Establish best practices for data quality, metadata
management, and standardized definitions across systems and
dashboards. - Maintain high ethical standards in handling sensitive
data and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Culture & Business Partnership - Promote data literacy and
self-service enablement across the organization, empowering teams
to make informed, data-driven decisions. - Serve as a trusted
advisor and thought partner to senior executives, helping translate
complex analytics into actionable business strategies. - Actively
collaborate across departments to create alignment, transparency,
and shared accountability for performance outcomes. Other - The
role requires occasional travel for training and team meetings, and
willingness to travel periodically, to locations within market as
needed. - May require work in a Midland office to ensure
collaboration and support of internal and external customers. -
Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations including, but
not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). - Other duties as
assigned. Position Qualifications Education & Experience: -
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems,
Business Analytics, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. -
7 years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, or data
science, with a proven ability to lead enterprise analytics
initiatives. - Minimum of 3 years of experience leading teams with
demonstrated success coaching and motivating team members. - Strong
technical expertise with Power BI, data modeling, and SQL;
familiarity with cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks,
Azure, or AWS). - Advanced skills in data visualization and the
ability to convey complex information in an accessible format. -
Experience integrating data across multiple systems (Salesforce,
core banking, CRM, finance, and risk). - Deep understanding of
analytics best practices and industry trends. - Working knowledge
of AI, automation, and advanced analytics techniques preferred. -
Track record of translating business strategy into measurable,
data-backed outcomes. Competencies - Business insight - Cultivates
innovation - Drives results - Makes sound decisions - Being a brand
champion - Collaborates - Communicates effectively - Customer focus
- Being authentic - Emotional intelligence - Self-development -
Being flexible and adaptable At Midland States Bank, we believe
that when we can bring our whole selves to work each day, we become
happier, more comfortable, more confident and more excited to do
great things for our customers, each other and our company. We’re
proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
At Midland, we recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics,
disability, age, or veteran status. If you are looking for a place
to grow, we encourage you to apply at Midland States Bank, because
you belong here. If you require reasonable accommodation in
completing this application, interviewing, completing any
pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee
selection process, please direct your inquiries to Midland States
Bank Human Resources at HR@midlandsb.com. Midland States Bank may
use automated tools and artificial intelligence (“AI”) to assist
with recruiting, screening, and hiring decisions. In accordance
with the Illinois Human Rights Act (effective January 1, 2026),
these tools are designed and monitored to be neutral and
job-related, and must not be used in a way that discriminates
against applicants or employees based on any protected
characteristic. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT
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