Senior Business Data Analyst (12-16 month term)
Alberta Motor Association
- Edmonton, AB
- Temporary
- Full-time
Location: Edmonton South (Hybrid)** NOTE: This is a 12-16 month Temporary role **The word “problem” isn’t even in your vocabulary. You prefer to think of it as a challenge waiting for you to work your analytical magic. In fact, when one of your clients describes a challenging situation to you, your brain is already turning it into a query. You love the idea of transforming data into critical information and knowledge and have a burning desire to seek out innovative new technologies that can be used to make sound business decisions.We’re looking for a Senior Business Data Analyst with a knack for data and the ability to shape a project from start to finish. Someone who can work with subject matter experts as well as business and operational leaders in order to determine requirements, define key performance indicators and develop insights into and solutions for business problems.WHAT MOVES YOU
- Finding simple solutions to complicated problems and explaining them to others comes as naturally to you as breathing.
- You don’t see a data table…you see a story waiting to be told; and you know just the query to tell it.
- Your curiosity kicks into high gear when talking to clients and end users so that you fully understand the business problem they are trying to solve.
- You handle even the tightest deadlines with a cool head and clear vision.
- You’ve always been passionate about how data and technology can help solve business problems.
- You love to share thoughts and ideas – after all, two heads are always better than one.
- You’re a born organizer and a stickler for details, which allows you to juggle multiple tasks effortlessly and somehow always manage to stay ahead of things. We like that about you!
- Report to the Manager, Business Analysis.
- Support the team of Analysts on initiatives in facilitating the transformation of data into analytics and supporting presentation of findings to all levels of AMA leadership.
- Work closely with business leaders across multiple business lines, to document clear project requirements based on in-depth knowledge and understanding of business strategy, priorities, and processes.
- Perform analysis for a wide range of requests using data from various platforms.
- Actively partner with business leaders and customers in providing advice stemming from data and process analysis taken from internal and external sources.
- Facilitate the transformation of data into critical knowledge and insights which can be used to make sound business decisions.
- Create and present concise, audience-appropriate, actionable communications characterized by their strategic insight.
- Provide input to the development of performance metrics, reporting formats and dashboards.
- Maintain accurate and timely delivery of production deliverables.
- Maintain and verify data is within required quality standards.
- You have a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Management or something similar.
- Have experience with Agile/Scrum? Even better.
- Strong understanding of the businesses and their strategies that enables them to validate results and identify critical issues.
- You have at least five (5) years of data analysis or related technical experience under your belt. Along with significant database querying (SQL) data analysis and visualization experience. Knowledge of Python or R highly desirable.
- Do you have specialized training/certification or equivalent work experience? Tell us about it and why it’s relevant to your career as a Business Data Analyst.
- Competitive salary.
- Temporary role, with possibility of extension.
- Benefits if you choose to receive them (with payroll deductions).
- Vacation pay is added to each paycheque.
- Great AMA discounts.
- Unlimited learning opportunities.
- Friendly smiles from all levels of the organization. 😊