Senior Data Analyst - NO C2C - Mexico

Senior Data Analyst Job Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Information Management Team at RGA utilizes best practice design techniques to deliver analytical platforms, data management, and business intelligence solutions that meet business needs. We work closely with business teams to translate their requirements into technology solutions, empower them to work more efficiently and deliver a superior service to our customers.

The Senior Data Analyst is the primary liaison between international business stakeholders and an IT data warehousing team. This person is responsible for analyzing structured business data and facilitating the understanding of business requirements for data transformation and reporting solutions. The ideal candidate is fluent in SQL, data profiling, experienced in data warehouse project delivery, and knowledgeable of data warehousing best practices. Participates in global projects through the entire life of the project and can evaluate business requests to determine requirements, feasibility, and recommend business solutions.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Works with project teams to support requirements gathering including

• Analyzes structured data sources in support of integration into data warehouse environments
• Facilitates the definition of business rules to transform and conform data with Subject Matter Experts
• Facilitates the definition and prototyping of business requirements for reporting

1. Analyzes source system and reporting data repositories to assess data quality and makes recommendations for improving data quality

• Works with the business to identify data issues and identify potential solutions
• Proactively identifies ways to measure and improve data quality through business rules and automation

1. Develops and documents business requirements and facilitates structured walkthroughs of requirements with business and project team members
2. Implements process improvements; recommends enhancements that result in increased quality and service
3. Evaluates business requests to determine feasibility; researches and identifies options
4. Encourages collaboration and assists in the development of a shared understanding of evolving requirements and project needs
5. Participates in project planning, sprint planning, change management, Q&A testing, troubleshooting, and incident response activities
6. Maintains regular and predictable attendance
7. Performs other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of work experience, of which 2+ years of project delivery experience as a Data Analyst or Technical Business Analyst
• Extensive knowledge of Data Warehousing processes and best practices
• Experience creating user stories

Preferred:

• Experience with reporting tools like Tableau or Business Objects
• Experience with Erwin data modelling tool
• Six Sigma Certification
• Insurance industry experience

Skills and Abilities

Required:

• Advanced data analysis and SQL skills
• Ability to work well within an agile team environment and facilitate team conversations
• Strong interpersonal skills, demonstrating an ability to work with others across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines
• Detail orientation and ability to deliver a high level of accuracy
• Ability to set goals, and handle multiple tasks, clients, and projects simultaneously
• Advanced ability to translate business needs and problems into viable/accepted solutions
• Advanced investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to new methods, work under tight deadlines and stressful conditions
• Strong oral and written communication skills, demonstrating ability to share and impart knowledge
• Ability to appropriately balance priorities, deadlines, and deliverables while working through ambiguity

WORKING AT RGA

At the forefront of RGA’s culture is collaboration. It’s the one thing every contractor and employee must embrace to succeed. RGA’s culture also is defined by an environment where intellectual thinking, not red tape, is prioritized. RGA believes risk is not to be avoided but smartly embraced.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to talk and communicate with others. The employee is regularly required to feel objects, tools, controls or to keyboard. Vision abilities to perform duties such as analyzing data and figures and/or viewing a computer terminal are required.

Associates are not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.