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Business Analytics Specialist, Retail

Why you’ll love this role

The Business Analytics Specialist supports the business units by providing training, business intelligence, reporting, and assistance in identification, research and analysis on opportunities to improve the business unit operations. The incumbent is guided by defined procedural constraints, and works under the moderate supervision of the Lead Business Intelligence Developer.

What you’ll be working on

• Develop consistent and standardized methods of collecting and reporting information
• Use statistical tools to perform complex data manipulations and provide reports that enable management to drive increases in sales, revenue, and profitability
• Other duties as assigned
• Provide reports to management that contain key metrics to enable sound decision making that meet customer service commitments
• Ensure quality delivery and implementation of end user applications and associated process changes with appropriate communication for integration into business unit operations
• Provide operational business intelligence, fact-finding, diagnostics and data mining; compile data requirements and make recommendations for change and conversion
• Develop complex models for reporting key business metrics and identifying opportunities for improvement, including spreadsheets, machine learning, and visualization solutions
• Provide training to team members; promote data literacy within the organization
• Act as liaison with IT to assess business needs and business risk, and conduct analysis to support the Divisional portfolio of strategic and business initiatives, system projects and maintenance work

What you’ll need to have

• Completion of University degree with courses in Business Analytics, Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics
• 1+ years relevant work experience
• Attention to detail/accuracy
• Knowledge of the Insurance business: processes, systems, data sources, customers, products, channels, regulations, competition, industry trends
• Well-developed analytical, evaluation, decision making and problem resolution skills
• Advanced skills in programming SQL, Python, C++ is considered an asset
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access
• Knowledge of statistical principles and machine learning concepts
• Knowledge of Business intelligence tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire)
• Well-developed communication, negotiation, persuasion and/or presentation skills to a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks or projects

Beyond the salary

For regular full-time positions, Empire Life offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including:

• Social club
• Career choices
• Current career opportunities
• Learning & development
• Benefits plan
• Pension plan

Get to know us

We’re one of the top 10 life insurance companies in Canada and offer an environment that encourages the pursuit of personal and professional success. At the heart of that success is our focus on customers; we provide protection and financial security for Canadians—with a personal touch.

We acknowledge and reward talent, and support our employees in achieving and exceeding individual and organizational goals. Our goal is to make Empire Life a great place to work, learn and grow, where people can be their true selves, feel they belong and have equal opportunity for growth in their careers. We’re also committed to supporting an inclusive workplace that values diversity.

If you’re looking for an exciting opportunity and the chance to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply.

Empire Life is committed to providing equal access to employment. Empire Life welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the screening and selection process. If you need this job posting in an alternative format please contact [email protected]